proper uses of tu and su

Question

How do you know when to use the word "su" or "tu" for the word "your"?

Welcome to the forum, please accept your first vote :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 7, 2013

Answer 1

Use tu when you would refer to the person you're speaking to as tú - a friend, peer, child etc.

Use su when you would refer to the person you're speaking to as usted - an elder, a stranger, a teacher etc.

eg: Hijo ¿cuál es tu tarea? Son what's your homework?

Señor ¿este es su carro? Sir, is this your car?

Good answer :) - FELIZ77, Apr 7, 2013

Answer 2

Good question....

You = tú (informal singular) Usted (formal singular) both are personal pronouns

Your .= tu (informal singlar) Su (formal singular also means his her, and its) both are possessive adjectives.

I always get confused which " tu" has the acccent mark.

You have written them the correct way around :) - FELIZ77, Apr 7, 2013

Answer 3

Kiwi gave you a good answer. I would only add that su would be used for people in authority generally such as a police officer, your boss, or anyone older to whom you would want to/feel right to show particular respect!