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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Tu amigo" is a phrase which is often translated as "your friend". Learn more about the difference between "tu amigo" and "tu" below.
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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)
(general)
a. your friend
¿De dónde es tu amigo?Where's your friend from?
b. your pal
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Tu amigo parece un tipo agradable.Your pal seems to be a nice guy.
c. your buddy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Dile a tu amigo que entre. Es bienvenido también él.Tell your buddy to come in! He's welcome too!
d. your mate
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Ayer me lo crucé a tu amigo Tom en la calle.Yesterday I bumped into your mate Tom in the street.
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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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