lo suyo
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lo suyo(
loh
soo
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yoh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. what's his (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Siempre considera que lo suyo es más importante que lo de los demás.He always thinks that what's his is more important than what's anyone else's.
b. what's hers (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Adriana es sumamente egoísta. Nunca quiere compartir lo suyo.Adriana is extremely selfish. She never wants to share what's hers.
2. (colloquial) (what he likes or is good at; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. his thing (colloquial) (masculine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Es evidente que la cocina no es lo suyo; este guiso está horrible.Obviously, cooking is not his thing; this stew tastes really bad.
b. her thing (colloquial) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
La música es lo suyo. Cuando canta o toca un instrumento, es feliz.Music is her thing. When she's singing or playing, she's happy.
3. (formal) (what belongs to you; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. what's yours
Lo suyo es suyo, y tiene que defenderlo.What's yours is yours, and you have to stand up for it.
4. (colloquial) (formal) (what you like or are good at; second person singular)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. your thing
Bueno, por lo que se ve, el dibujo es lo suyo. Ese cuadro es magnífico.Well, clearly, drawing is your thing. That picture is awesome.
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