Suyo (en. Yours)

/ˈsuj.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Possessive form used to indicate ownership.
This book is yours.
Este libro es suyo.
Used to refer to what belongs to someone.
His opinion is the right one; I believe it is his.
Su opinión es la correcta, yo considero que es suyo.
It is used to reaffirm something that is stated.
What you think is yours, and no one else can try to change it.
Lo que pienses es suyo y nadie más puede intentar cambiarlo.

Etymology

From Latin 'suus', which means 'his' or 'hers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in his or her own way
In the way that he or she prefers.
a su manera
what belongs to him or her
What belongs to someone in particular.
lo suyo
more than his or hers
Something that belongs to someone in a deeper sense.
más que suyo

Related Words

his
Possessive pronoun indicating ownership.
su
theirs
Plural of 'suyo', used to describe belonging to a group.
suyos

Slang Meanings

Something that is very representative of a person.
That T-shirt you are wearing is very much yours.
Esa camiseta que llevas es muy suya.
What belongs to someone in a more informal or colloquial sense.
That car is his, you know it.
Ese coche es suyo, lo sabes.