Clarity with Possessive Adjectives

Question

Clarity with Possessive AdjectivesWhat is the difference between Possessive Adjectives 1 & 2 ? Need some clarity on when something belongs to someone rather than just saying it is my.

One. Mi/Mis , Tu/Tus , Su/Sus, Vuestro/Vuestros , Nuestro, Nuestros

and

Two. Mio/Mios , Tuyo/Tuyos, Suyo, Suyos, Vuestro/Vuestros, Nuestro/Nuestros

For example can you say - They are my parents ( so you would use mis rather than mios?) Cause your parents do not belong to you?

Also they are your parents- Would you use 'tus or tuyos?'

Any help would be much appreciated

Answer 1

The difference is sentence structure and a difference in nuance, but you can say both.

Ellos son mis padres / ellos son los padres mios.

The first is used as a simple phrase emphasizing ellos.

The second emphasizes mios indicating they are my parents rather someone else´s parents.

Muchos Gracias por su ayudar - madridstar7, Jul 2, 2013

Answer 2

JC has given you a good answer but you might enjoy practicing with this little book.