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    Cuyo (en. Whose)

    /ˈkuʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It is used to point out to which thing or person something belongs.
    The book whose author is famous was published last year.
    El libro cuyo autor es famoso fue publicado el año pasado.
    Indicates the relationship between two elements, where one belongs to the other.
    The house whose garden is beautiful was sold.
    La casa cuyo jardín es hermoso fue vendida.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cuius', which is the genitive of 'qui', meaning 'who'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whose is
    indicates the identity of the possessive.
    cuyo es
    who whose
    used in formal expressions to indicate belonging.
    quien cuyo

    Related Words

    whose
    word that indicates belonging.
    cuyo
    which
    used to refer to one of the mentioned elements.
    cual

    Slang Meanings

    Common expression in literature to refer to possessions.
    In the story, the protagonist has a friend whose support is essential.
    En el cuento, el protagonista tiene un amigo cuyo apoyo es fundamental.
    Used in formal contexts to denote belonging.
    The project, whose aim is sustainability, has been acclaimed.
    El proyecto, cuyo objetivo es la sostenibilidad, ha sido aclamado.