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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Soy de México" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm from Mexico". Learn more about the difference between "soy de México" and "tu" below.
soy de México(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm from Mexico
Mi nombre es Lupe Sandino y soy de México.Mi name is Lupe Sandino and I'm from Mexico.
b. I'm Mexican
¡Qué lindo acento! ¿De dónde eres? - Soy de México.Your accent is beautiful! Where are you from? - I'm Mexican.
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tu(
too
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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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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