How to Say "theirs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “theirs” is “suyo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi coche es rojo, pero el suyo es negro.
My car is red, but his/hers/yours (formal) is black.
¿Es esta chaqueta tuya o es la suya?
Is this jacket yours, or is it theirs?
Nuestra casa es más antigua que la suya.
Our house is older than theirs.
Possessive Pronouns Replace Nouns
A possessive pronoun like 'suyo' replaces a person or thing that has already been mentioned, telling you who owns it. It always uses the article (el, la, los, las) before it.
Matches the Owned Item
'Suyo' must agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) with the thing being owned, not the owner.
The Ambiguity of 'Suyo'
'Suyo' can mean his, hers, yours (formal), its, or theirs. If the meaning is unclear from the context, Spanish speakers often clarify by saying 'de él', 'de ella', or 'de usted'.
Forgetting the Article
Mistake: “Este libro es suyo. (No article)”
Correction: Este libro es el suyo. (Correct usage with 'el'.) The article is essential when 'suyo' acts as a stand-alone pronoun.
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