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"Hers" is a pronoun which is often translated as "suyo", and "her" is an adjective which is often translated as "su". Learn more about the difference between "hers" and "her" below.
hers(
huhrz
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (possessive)
a. el suyo (M), la suya (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I lost my keys and my roommate doesn't want to lend me hers.Perdí las llaves y mi compañera de habitación no me quiere prestar las suyas.
Oh no, I forgot to bring my computer. - Don't worry. Mary brought hers.¡Ay no! Me olvidé de traer mi computadora - No te preocupes, Mary trajo la suya.
b. el de ella (M), la de ella (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My dress is more expensive, but I like hers better.Mi vestido es más caro, pero me gusta más el de ella.
These are not my mom's glasses. Hers are black.Estos no son los lentes de mi mamá. Los de ella son negros.
her(
huhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (possessive)
a. su
Her children are very bright.Sus hijos son muy inteligentes.
I cannot stand her attitude any longer.Ya no puedo soportar más su actitud.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
2. (personal)
