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How to Say "of yours" in Spanish

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tuya

/TOO-yah//ˈtu.ʝa/

AdjectiveA2Informal
Use 'tuya' when referring to a feminine singular noun that belongs to 'you' (singular, informal 'tú'). It must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
One child pointing across a park bench toward a third child who is waving, illustrating the concept of 'a friend of yours.'

Examples

Una amiga tuya me llamó.

A friend of yours called me.

La culpa no fue mía, fue culpa tuya.

The fault wasn't mine, it was your fault.

Vi a una prima tuya en el supermercado.

I saw a cousin of yours at the supermarket.

Placed After for Emphasis

Putting 'tuya' after the noun it describes (like 'una amiga tuya') is a bit like saying 'a friend of yours' in English. It can add a little emphasis or just sound more natural in certain sentences.

Using 'tu' After a Noun

Mistake: “Una amiga tu me llamó.”

Correction: Una amiga tuya me llamó. When the 'your' word comes *after* the person or thing, you must use the longer form ('tuyo', 'tuya', 'tuyos', 'tuyas') and make sure it matches.

vuestro

/vwes-tro//bwestɾo/

AdjectiveA1Informal
Use 'vuestro' when referring to a masculine singular noun that belongs to 'you all' (plural, informal 'vosotros' in Spain). It must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
Two smiling children, a boy and a girl, standing together and jointly holding the handle of a bright red wagon, symbolizing their shared possession.

Examples

Este es vuestro coche, ¿verdad?

This is your car, right?

Vuestras ideas son muy buenas.

Your ideas (plural and feminine) are very good.

Hemos leído vuestra carta.

We have read your letter (singular and feminine).

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.

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'.)

Singular vs. Plural 'You'

The most common mistake is confusing the singular 'you' (tú) with the plural 'you' (vosotros). Remember that 'tuya' is used for singular 'you' (tú), while 'vuestro' is used for plural 'you' (vosotros).

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