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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "De ti" is a phrase which is often translated as "of you". Learn more about the difference between "de ti" and "tu" below.
de ti(
deh
 
tee
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(second person singular)
a. of you
¿De verdad quieres saber lo que piensan de ti en el trabajo?Do you really want to know what they think of you at work?
b. from you
Tengo una llamada perdida de ti y otra de tu hermano.I've got one missed call from you and another from your brother.
c. about you
Le hablé de ti a Esteban y dice que está interesado en conocerte.I told Esteban about you, and he says he's interested in meeting you.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Clara estaba enamorada de ti.Clara was in love with you.
Me acordé de ti en las vacaciones cuando visité tu pueblo.I remembered you while I was on vacation when I visited your hometown.
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tu(
too
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(possessive)
a. your
Mi casa es tu casa.My house is your house.
Ahora es tu turno.Now it's your turn.
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