tuyo
“tuyo” means “yours” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
yours
📝 In Action
Este lápiz no es mío, es tuyo.
A1This pencil isn't mine, it's yours.
¿De quién es esta mochila? ¿Es tuya?
A2Whose backpack is this? Is it yours?
Lo mío es tuyo, amigo.
B1What's mine is yours, friend.
your / of yours
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Un amigo tuyo me llamó ayer.
A2A friend of yours called me yesterday.
Vi una foto tuya en el periódico.
B1I saw a photo of yours in the newspaper.
No es culpa tuya, no te preocupes.
B1It's not your fault, don't worry.
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Words that translate to "tuyo" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: tuyo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'It's your book'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'tuus', which meant 'your' or 'thy'. It has been a core part of the language for centuries, evolving into the different forms we use today to show possession.
First recorded: Before the 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'tuyo' and 'tu'?
'Tu' is the simple version of 'your' that always goes *before* a noun (e.g., 'tu casa' - your house). 'Tuyo' is the version that means 'yours' and usually stands alone after a verb (e.g., 'la casa es tuya' - the house is yours).
Why are there so many forms: tuyo, tuya, tuyos, tuyas?
In Spanish, words that describe things often need to 'agree' or match with the thing they are describing. The ending of 'tuyo' changes to match the gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) of the item that is owned. For example, 'el coche es tuyo' (one masculine car) but 'las llaves son tuyas' (multiple feminine keys).
When would I use 'tuyo' instead of 'suyo'?
Use 'tuyo' when you're talking to someone you would call 'tú' (informal 'you', like a friend or family member). Use 'suyo' when talking to someone you'd call 'usted' (formal 'you'), or when talking about what belongs to him, her, or them.