tuyo

The Spanish word "tuyo" means "yours" in English and is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to the person you are speaking to.

Explanation:

• Tuyo is used when referring to a masculine singular object belonging to "you" (informal, singular).
• For example: Este libro es tuyo – "This book is yours."

Synonyms and Differences:

• Tuyo – informal singular "yours" (masculine singular).
• Tuya – informal singular "yours" (feminine singular).
• Tuyos – informal singular "yours" (masculine plural).
• Tuyas – informal singular "yours" (feminine plural).
• Suyo – formal singular or plural "yours," "his," "hers," or "theirs" (masculine singular).
• Suyos, suya, suyas – gender and number variations for formal or third person possession.

Usage difference:

• Tuyo is used when addressing someone informally (like a friend).
• Suyo is used in formal contexts or to mean "his," "hers," "theirs," or "yours" (formal).

| Pronoun | Meaning                          | Use              | Number/Gender       |
|---------|---------------------------------|------------------|---------------------|
| tuyo    | yours (informal)               | Informal "you"   | Masculine singular  |
| tuya    | yours (informal)               | Informal "you"   | Feminine singular   |
| tuyos   | yours (informal)               | Informal "you"   | Masculine plural    |
| tuyas   | yours (informal)               | Informal "you"   | Feminine plural     |
| suyo    | yours/his/hers/theirs (formal) | Formal/third person | Masculine singular  |

Summary: "Tuyo" is specifically the informal, masculine singular form of "yours," while its variations depend on number and gender; the formal equivalent is "suyo" and has a broader meaning.