su madre

his mother

her mother

su madre(soo mah-dreh)

phrase

1. (third person singular)

a. his mother (masculine)

Federico hoy no viene porque operan a su madre.

Federico will not come today, because his mother is going to be operated on.

b. her mother (feminine)

Me dijo Clarita que su madre es actriz.

Clarita told me that her mother is an actress.

2. (third person plural)

a. their mother

Diles a los niños que su madre los llama.

Tell the children that their mother is calling them.

3.

(formal)

(second person singular)

a. your mother

Su madre debe venir en persona para firmar el contrato.

Your mother must come personally to sign the contract.

4.

(informal)

(second person plural)

a. your mother

Niños, vengan aquí, ayuden a su madre a lavar los platos.

Boys, come here, help your mother do the dishes.

5.

(formal)

(second person plural)

a. your mother

Tanto usted, Juan, como su hermana han de saber que su madre es una gran mujer.

Both you, Juan, and your sister must be aware that your mother is a great woman.