Este libro es mío.
English: This book is mine.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A0
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- Pronombres, artículos y palabras de referencia
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What this grammar point covers
Possessive pronouns stand alone and show who owns something.
When to use it
Use them when the noun is already clear from context.
Key forms
- mío/mía
- tuyo/tuya
- suyo/suya
- nuestro/a
- vuestro/a
Examples
Ese coche es suyo.
English: That car is hers/his/yours (formal)/theirs.
Estas llaves son tuyas.
English: These keys are yours.
La elección es suya.
English: The choice is theirs/hers/his/yours (formal).
Tips
- Possessive pronouns agree in gender and number with the noun.
- Use them instead of repeating the noun and possessive adjective.
- There is no possessive pronoun for 'it' in Spanish; use context.
Exceptions and edge cases
- 'Suyo' can mean his, hers, yours (formal), or theirs—context is important.
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