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    Suya (en. Yours)

    /'su.ʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Form of the possessive pronoun used in relation to the second person.
    This house is yours.
    Esta casa es suya.
    Used to refer to something that belongs to someone, specifically to the listener.
    The book is yours, not mine.
    El libro es suyo, no mío.
    In courtesy contexts, it is used to refer to someone's property in a formal manner.
    Is this watch yours, madam?
    ¿Este reloj es suyo, señora?

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin pronoun 'suus', which means 'his', 'hers', or 'its'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    is yours or is his/hers
    Expression used to ask to whom something belongs.
    es tuyo o es suyo
    the decision is yours
    Indicates that the person has the authority or responsibility to decide.
    suya es la decisión

    Related Words

    yours (masculine)
    Possessive pronoun of the second person singular.
    tuyo
    mine
    Possessive pronoun of the first person singular.
    mío
    ours
    Possessive pronoun of the first person plural.
    nuestro

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is exclusive to someone.
    That idea is yours, you can't copy it.
    Esa idea es suya, no la puedes copiar.
    In some contexts, it is used as a euphemism for a romantic relationship.
    That boy has a very special one of his own.
    Ese chico tiene una suya muy especial.