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A simple storybook illustration showing two cartoon children. One child is holding three identical blue toy cars, and the other child is pointing at the cars to indicate that they belong to the first child.

tuyos

TOO-yos

pronounmA1
yours?referring to masculine plural items,your things?when referring generally to possessions
Also:your people?referring to family or friends (masculine plural)

📝 In Action

Mis zapatos son azules. ¿Cuáles son los tuyos?

A1

My shoes are blue. Which ones are yours?

Olvidaste tus cuadernos. ¿Son estos los tuyos?

A1

You forgot your notebooks. Are these yours?

No te preocupes por mis problemas, ocúpate de los tuyos.

B1

Don't worry about my problems, deal with yours.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • los de usted (yours (formal))
  • los vuestros (yours (plural, Spain))

Antonyms

  • los míos (mine)
  • los suyos (his/hers/theirs)

Common Collocations

  • los tuyos y los míos – yours and mine

💡 Grammar Points

Always Needs 'The'

When 'tuyos' is used as a pronoun (replacing the object), it almost always needs the little word 'los' (the) in front of it: 'los tuyos'.

Matching the Thing, Not the Owner

'Tuyos' is masculine and plural because the things being owned are masculine and plural (e.g., 'libros'). It doesn't matter if the owner ('tú') is male or female.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Pronoun and Adjective

Mistake: "¿Dónde están tus tuyos?"

Correction: The correct form is '¿Dónde están los tuyos?' since 'tuyos' replaces the noun (like 'tus zapatos'). If you keep the noun, use the short form: 'tus zapatos'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Informal Use Only

Remember to only use 'tuyos' when you are addressing someone informally using 'tú'. If you are speaking formally, you should use 'los suyos' or 'los de usted'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tuyos

Question 1 of 2

If your friend says, 'Mis perros son muy ruidosos' (My dogs are very noisy), how would you ask, 'How are yours?'

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'tus' and 'los tuyos'?

'Tus' is a short possessive adjective that must always be followed immediately by a noun (e.g., 'tus libros'). 'Los tuyos' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone and replaces the noun (e.g., 'Estos son los tuyos').

Can I use 'tuyos' for a group of female owners?

Yes, 'tuyos' is about the things owned, not the owner. If two women (using 'tú' collectively) own masculine plural items (like 'zapatos'), you still use 'los tuyos'. If they own feminine plural items (like 'camisas'), you would use 'las tuyas'.