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    Du (en. You)

    /du/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Contraction used in Spanish to indicate possession or origin.
    My friend's car is new.
    El coche du amigo es nuevo.
    Used in expressions to indicate part of a whole.
    I want a little sugar, please.
    Quiero un poco du azúcar, por favor.
    A way to refer to what belongs or relates to a singular masculine noun.
    The bottle of water is on the table.
    La botella du agua está sobre la mesa.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'de' + 'ille'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of the world
    of the world.
    du monde
    of the day
    of the day.
    du jour
    by the fact
    by the fact.
    du fait

    Related Words

    of
    Preposition that indicates origin or belonging.
    de
    the
    Singular masculine definite article.
    el

    Slang Meanings

    Expression to refer to something that is very simple or obvious.
    It's not a problem, it's simple.
    No es un problema, es du.
    Used in certain regions to refer to friends or acquaintances.
    I'm going out with the guys tonight.
    Voy a salir con los du esta noche.