Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns in Spanish are used to replace a noun and indicate ownership, just like in English. They agree in gender and number with the noun they refer to.
Usage
- They stand alone in a sentence, usually after the verb.
- They avoid repeating the noun.
- They make the sentence clearer or more concise.
Spanish Possessive Pronouns
Examples
Clarification with โdeโ
- To avoid ambiguity, especially withsuyo/suya/suyos/suyas, you can usede + pronoun.
- Example:El libro es de รฉl(The book is his).
Summary
- Possessive pronouns show ownership and replace nouns.
- They agree in gender and number with the noun.
- They are used to make sentences clearer and avoid repetition.
- Usingde + pronouncan clarify ambiguous cases.
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025