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Understanding when to use 'su' in Spanish
Hi Kerwin, I am trying to learn Spanish. I am finding it tricky to figure out when to use 'su'. Can you help?
Of course! In Spanish, 'su' is a possessive adjective used to show ownership or relationships. For example, you could use 'su' to mean his, her, your (formal), or their.
So, if I want to say 'his book', I would say 'su libro'?
Absolutely correct! In fact, 'su libro' could also mean 'her book', 'your book' (speaking formally), or 'their book'. Context usually helps us figure out the specific meaning.
I see. But what if I want to clarify whether I mean 'his book' or 'her book'? How would I do that?
In such cases, you can use 'el libro de él' for 'his book' and 'el libro de ella' for 'her book'. This helps to make your meaning clear and avoids any possible confusion.
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