Tu (en. Your)

/tu/

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun
Singular possessive pronoun that denotes belonging.
Your book is on the table.
Tu libro está en la mesa.
Pronoun used as a form of familiar address.
Do you know where the park is?
¿Tú sabes dónde está el parque?
Used to address someone informally.
You are my best friend.
Tú eres mi mejor amigo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'tu', with the same meaning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you and I
It refers to a close relationship between two people.
tú y yo
you know
It is used to reference that the other person has knowledge of something.
tú sabes
you understand me
It is said when it is expected that the other person understands the expressed situation or feeling.
tú me entiendes

Related Words

your
Possessive adjective that means 'belonging to you'.
tus
yours
Possessive pronoun that represents something that belongs to the second person.
tuyo

Slang Meanings

In some regions, 'you' is used to refer to friends informally.
Hello, you! How have you been?
¡Hola, tú! ¿Cómo has estado?
Use of 'you' in colloquial phrases that seek to create closeness.
You know that you can always count on me.
Tú sabes que siempre puedes contar conmigo.