Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of Possessive Adjectives in Spanish?
How do you express possession in Spanish when referring to a named person?
What happens when 'de' is followed by 'el' in Spanish?
Which of the following Possessive Adjectives agrees with the number and gender of the noun?
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Study Notes
Possessive Adjectives in Spanish
- Possessive Adjectives explain ownership or relationship between people and things.
- They must match the gender and number of the noun they modify.
- They are always placed in front of the noun.
Possessive Adjectives in Spanish ( Chart )
- Yo: mi (my), mis (my)
- Tú: tu (your), tus (your)
- Él/Ella: su (his/her), sus (his/her)
- Nosotros/as: nuestro/a (our), nuestros/as (our)
- Vosotros/as: vuestro/a (your), vuestros/as (your)
- Ellos/Ellas: su (their), sus (their)
Possession with "de" in Spanish
- "De" is used to indicate ownership or relationship with a named person.
- No 's is used in Spanish, unlike in English.
Examples of Possession with "de"
- Daniel's pencil case: El estuche de Daniel.
- Anna's book: El libro de Anna.
- Pablo's sister: La hermana de Pablo.
- Isabel's mother: La madre de Isabel.
Important Note
- When "de" is followed by "el", they combine to become "del".
- Examples: El padre del chico. (The boy's father.), El color del libro. (The book's color.)
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Learn about possessive adjectives in Spanish, including their usage, forms, and agreements with nouns. Practice with a helpful chart!
