vuestra

/BWES-trah/

your

Two smiling children jointly holding a single woven basket filled with colorful flowers, symbolizing shared possession of a feminine singular object.

Vuestra as an adjective, meaning 'your' (referring to a singular feminine object belonging to a group).

vuestra(Adjective)

your

Possession by a group of people (used with 'vosotros') when describing a singular, feminine object.

Also:

yours

Used informally in Spain.

📝 In Action

¿Es vuestra bicicleta nueva?

Is your (plural, referring to 'you all') new bicycle?

Necesitamos ver vuestra licencia antes de entrar.

We need to see your license before entering.

💡 Grammar Points

Possessive Agreement Rule

This word must agree in gender (feminine) and number (singular) with the THING being possessed, not with the people possessing it. Use 'vuestra' only with singular feminine nouns like 'casa' or 'mesa'.

Regional Use

This word means 'belonging to you all' (plural). It is specific to the 'vosotros' form, used almost exclusively in Spain. Outside of Spain, people use 'su' or 'de ustedes' instead.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "Usando vuestro casa (Using 'vuestro' with a feminine noun)"

Correction: Usando vuestra casa. Remember to match the gender of the object (casa is feminine).

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Check: Spain

If you are learning Spanish for use in Spain, use 'vuestra' frequently when talking about things belonging to a group of friends or family.

A large red ball being offered by a single hand towards a small group of three friends, visually representing the pronoun 'yours'.

Vuestra as a pronoun, meaning 'yours' (referring to the feminine singular object belonging to the group).

vuestra(Pronoun)

yours

Refers to the feminine singular object belonging to 'you all' (vosotros).

📝 In Action

Nuestra tarta es de chocolate, ¿y la vuestra?

Our cake is chocolate, and yours?

Esta maleta no es mía, debe ser la vuestra.

This suitcase is not mine, it must be yours (plural).

Word Connections

Synonyms

suya (yours (Latin America, formal, or singular))

💡 Grammar Points

Replacing the Noun

As a pronoun, 'vuestra' stands in place of a noun that was already mentioned. It is almost always preceded by the definite article 'la'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Invisible Noun

When you see 'la vuestra,' remember that the word 'vuestra' is taking the place of a feminine singular noun (like 'la casa,' 'la maleta,' etc.).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: vuestra

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'vuestra'?

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Word Family

vuestro(your (masculine singular)) - adjective

vuestras(your (feminine plural)) - adjective

vuestros(your (masculine plural)) - adjective

vosotros(you all (informal, Spain)) - pronoun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'vuestra' and 'suya'?

'Vuestra' means 'yours' (belonging to 'you all', the informal group of people, specifically in Spain). 'Suya' also means 'yours,' but it is used in Latin America, or if you are referring formally to one person (usted) or formally to a group (ustedes), or if it belongs to 'him/her/them'.

Do I need to learn 'vuestra' if I only plan to speak Spanish in the US or Mexico?

If you are focusing on Latin American Spanish, you will rarely encounter 'vuestra' and can use 'su' (your) or 'suyo' (yours) instead. However, recognizing it is useful if you watch content or read books from Spain.