- Dictionary
not yours()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no el tuyo (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).
This is my cheese, not yours.Este es mi queso, no el tuyo.
b. no el suyo (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).
That was my responsibility, not yours.Esa fue mi responsabilidad, no la suya.
c. no direct translation (singular)
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Don't touch that. It's not yours.No toques eso. No es tuyo.
If these things are not yours, then whose are they?Si estas cosas no son de usted, ¿entonces de quién son?
a. no el suyo (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
We've decided to go with the original plan, not yours. I'm terribly sorry.Hemos decidido optar por el plan original, no el suyo. Lo siento mucho.
b. no direct translation (plural)
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
That car is not yours. Step away from it.Ese coche no es de ustedes. Apártense de él.
The police know that this house is not yours.La policía sabe que esta casa no es de ustedes.
Examples
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Want to Learn Spanish?
Spanish learning for everyone. For free.
