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"His parents" is a phrase which is often translated as "sus padres", and "her" is an adjective which is often translated as "su". Learn more about the difference between "his parents" and "her" below.
his parents(
hihz
 
pehr
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ihnts
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sus padres
I've already met my boyfriend's friends. Now I just have to meet his parents.Ya he conocido a los amigos de mi novio. Ahora solo tengo que conocer a sus padres.
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her(
huhr
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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).
pronoun
a. ella (emphatic use)
Please, explain it to her.Por favor, explícaselo a ella.
b. la (direct object)
I love her, but she loves someone else.La amo, pero ella ama a otro.
c. le (indirect object)
Give her all the money she needs!¡Dale todo el dinero que necesite!
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