Possessive adjectives are super important in Spanish. They help us show family connections and who owns what. Let’s break it down so it’s easy to understand!

What are Possessive Adjectives?

Possessive adjectives are words that let us say who something belongs to.

In Spanish, these words change depending on whether we are talking about a boy or a girl and whether the noun is one item or more than one.

Here are some basic possessive adjectives you need to know:

• mi (my)
• tu (your - informal)
• su (his/her/its/your - formal)
• nuestro/a (our - masculine/feminine)
• vuestro/a (your - plural informal - masculine/feminine)
• su (their/your - plural formal)

Talking About Family

We use these possessive adjectives to talk about family members. Here are some common family words in Spanish:

• madre (mother)
• padre (father)
• hermano (brother)
• hermana (sister)
• hijo (son)
• hija (daughter)

Using Possessive Adjectives with Family Words

To show that something belongs to someone in your family, just put the possessive adjective before the family word. Here are some examples:

1. mi madre (my mother)
2. tu padre (your father)
3. su hermano (his/her brother)
4. nuestra hermana (our sister)
5. vuestro hijo (your son - when talking to a group)
6. su hija (their daughter)

Examples in Sentences

Here are some sentences using these adjectives to make things clearer:

• Mi madre es amable. (My mother is kind.)
• ¿Dónde está tu hermano? (Where is your brother?)
• Su padre trabaja mucho. (His father works a lot.)
• Nuestra hermana es inteligente. (Our sister is smart.)
• Vuestro hijo estudia en la universidad. (Your son studies at the university.)
• Su hija juega al fútbol. (Their daughter plays soccer.)

Quick Recap

Knowing how to use possessive adjectives is important when talking about family in Spanish.

Always make sure the possessive adjective matches the family member in gender and number.

Practice making your own sentences to get better at this important part of Spanish grammar!