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"Sus" is a form of "su", an adjective which is often translated as "his". "Los" is a definite article which is often translated as "the". Learn more about the difference between "los" and "sus" below.
los(
lohs
)
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
definite article
a. the
Todos los asientos estaban ocupados.All the seats were taken.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. them
Escoja los plátanos que quiera y póngalos en una caja.Pick the bananas you prefer, and put them in a box.
b. you
Damas y caballeros, un guía los acompañará hasta la entrada.Ladies and gentlemen, a guide will walk you to the entrance.
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su(
soo
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. his
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
¿Hiciste su tarea por él?Did you do his homework for him?
b. her
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
¿Sabes dónde está el cargador de su teléfono?Do you know where the charger is for her phone?
c. its
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Esta es su perrera.This is its doghouse.
d. their
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Esa es su cena. No la comas.That is their dinner. Don't eat it.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(possessive; second person singular)
a. your
Nuestra casa es su casa.Our house is your house.
a. your
¿A qué hora vendrá a recogerlos su mamá?What time is your mom picking you up?
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