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vuestro

/vwes-tro/

your

Two smiling children, a boy and a girl, standing together and jointly holding the handle of a bright red wagon, symbolizing their shared possession.

As an adjective, 'vuestro' modifies a noun, showing possession by a group: 'vuestro carro' (your wagon).

vuestro(Adjective)

mA1

your

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Possession by a group of people (plural 'you'). Exclusive to Spain's use of 'vosotros'.

Also:

of yours

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e.g., un amigo vuestro (a friend of yours)

📝 In Action

Este es vuestro coche, ¿verdad?

A1

This is your car, right?

Vuestras ideas son muy buenas.

A2

Your ideas (plural and feminine) are very good.

Hemos leído vuestra carta.

A1

We have read your letter (singular and feminine).

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • vuestra casa – your house
  • vuestros padres – your parents

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement is Key

This word must match the thing being possessed (the noun) in gender and number, not the people who own it. Example: 'vuestro libro' (masculine singular), 'vuestras maletas' (feminine plural).

Regional Use (Spain)

This word is almost exclusively used in Spain because it corresponds to 'vosotros' (the informal plural 'you'). In Latin America, people use 'su' or 'suyo' instead.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'vuestro' in Latin America

Mistake: "¿Dónde está vuestro hotel? (Used in Mexico/Argentina)"

Correction: Use 'su' instead: ¿Dónde está su hotel? (This is because Latin America uses 'ustedes' instead of 'vosotros'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Simplifying Possession

In daily conversation, it's often simpler and more common to use the definite article plus 'de vosotros': 'la casa de vosotros' (your house).

A group of three friends standing proudly next to a creatively built wooden treehouse. They are smiling and gesturing toward the structure, signifying ownership.

As a pronoun, 'vuestro' replaces a noun, referring to the object belonging to the group: 'El árbol es vuestro.' (The treehouse is yours.)

vuestro(Pronoun)

mB1

yours

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The one belonging to your group (plural 'you').

Also:

your property

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Formal reference to possessions.

📝 In Action

Mi perro es grande, pero el vuestro es pequeño.

B1

My dog is big, but yours (the one belonging to you all) is small.

¿Es esta chaqueta la vuestra o la nuestra?

B1

Is this jacket yours or ours?

Word Connections

Antonyms

💡 Grammar Points

The Necessary Article

When 'vuestro' acts as a pronoun (replacing the noun), it almost always needs a definite article (el, la, los, las) in front of it to tell you what object it refers to: 'el vuestro' or 'la vuestra'.

No Jargon: Replacement Word

Think of it as a substitution tool. Instead of saying 'Your car is newer than our car,' you say 'Vuestro coche es más nuevo que el nuestro' (ours).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Article

Mistake: "Este libro es vuestro. (Incorrect when meaning 'This book is yours')"

Correction: This is almost always correct only if you mean 'This is your book.' If you mean 'This book belongs to you all,' say 'Este libro es el vuestro.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Neuter Form

If you are referring to a general idea, concept, or situation (not a specific noun), you can use the neuter form 'lo vuestro': 'Lo vuestro es estudiar' (Your thing is studying).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: vuestro

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'vuestro' in Spain?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'vuestro' change its ending?

It changes its ending (vuestro, vuestra, vuestros, vuestras) to match the item being owned, not the owners. If you own a masculine plural item (los libros), it's 'vuestros libros.' If you own a feminine singular item (la casa), it's 'vuestra casa.'

If I am learning Spanish for use in Latin America, do I need to learn 'vuestro'?

You should recognize it, as you might encounter it in Spanish media from Spain or in classic literature. However, for everyday communication in Latin America, you will use 'su' or 'suyo' instead of 'vuestro'.