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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Ud." is an abbreviation which is often translated as "you". Learn more about the difference between "Ud." and "tu" below.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you
Si Ud. tiene cualquier pregunta, por favor, no dude en contactarse conmigo.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
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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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