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"You're" is a contraction which is often translated as "eres", and "your" is an adjective which is often translated as "tu". Learn more about the difference between "you're" and "your" below.
you're(
yor
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
a. eres (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You're one of the bravest people I know.Eres una de las personas más valientes que conozco.
b. es (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Thank you. You're very kind.Gracias. Es muy amable.
a. estás (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You're very quiet. What's the matter?Estás muy callada. ¿Qué te pasa?
b. está (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You're very close. It's the next block on the right.Está muy cerca. Está en la próxima cuadra a la derecha.
your(
yor
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. tu (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Did you find your wallet?¿Encontraste tu cartera?
Don't forget to pick up your bags once we land.No te olvides de recoger tus maletas cuando aterricemos.
b. su (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Would you like me to pick up your children from school, sir?¿Quiere que recoja a sus hijos de la escuela, señor?
3. (impersonal)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Sleeping eight hours a day is good for your health.Dormir ocho horas cada noche es bueno para la salud.
Too much television is bad for your eyes.Ver mucha televisión es malo para la vista.
