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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Tu familia" is a phrase which is often translated as "your family". Learn more about the difference between "tu familia" and "tu" below.
tu familia(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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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)
(second person singular)
a. your family
¿Qué piensa tu familia de que te vayas a vivir al extranjero?What does your family think about your going to live abroad?
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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
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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