Mi casa es grande.
English: My house is big.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Posesión
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Possessive adjectives in Spanish are words like 'mi', 'tu', 'su', etc. They show who owns or has something. They come before the noun.
When to use it
Use possessive adjectives in Spanish to say that something belongs to someone or to show relationships (like 'my book', 'your friend'). The adjective must match the number (singular/plural) and sometimes the gender of the noun.
Key forms
- mi / mis
- tu / tus
- su / sus
- nuestro / nuestra / nuestros / nuestras
- vuestro / vuestra / vuestros / vuestras
Examples
Tus amigos son simpáticos.
English: Your friends are nice.
Su hermano vive en Madrid.
English: His/her/their brother lives in Madrid.
Nuestros perros son pequeños.
English: Our dogs are small.
Vuestra profesora es amable.
English: Your (plural) teacher is kind.
Tips
- Remember that 'mi', 'tu', and 'su' become 'mis', 'tus', and 'sus' for plural nouns.
- The adjective must agree with the noun, not the person. For example, 'mi libro' (my book), 'mis libros' (my books).
- Be careful: 'su' can mean his, her, your (formal), or their. The context will tell you which one.