The difference is that "su" is formal and " tu" is informal. The "tu" form would be used when you know well the person you are talking to or someone who is younger than you. The "su" form would be used if you do not know a person or are formally speaking to someone.
When do you use 'su' versus 'Tu' in Spanish?
You would use “Su” if you were using the usted form of the subject pronoun, and you would use “Tu” if you were addressing the person by the familiar subject pronoun tú. Su has many meanings in Spanish besides your (formal).
When to use usted vs tu?
These are some phrases they may use:
- Puedes tutearme: You can address me informally.
- Puedes hablarme de tú: You can address me informally.
- Háblame de “ tú ”, por favor: Please use “ tú ” when talking to me.
When do I use tu vs SU?
There are some obvious situations when usted is called for:
- a child speaking to a parent
- a student speaking to a teacher
- a patient speaking to a doctor
- a person speaking to a police officer
- a person speaking to a prospective business partner
What is the difference usted or tu in Spanish?
- Elder
- Boss
- Professor
- Superior
- Stranger
- Business colleague / Professional
How do you use tú and Su in Spanish?
Is Su male or female?
Singular | Meaning | |
---|---|---|
masculine | feminine | |
mi | mi | my |
tu | tu | your (belonging to someone you address as tú) |
su | su | his; her; its; your (belonging to someone you address as usted) |
How do you use tú in Spanish?
Is Su in Spanish feminine?
Is their su or sus?
Singular | Plural | |
---|---|---|
your (tú) | tu | tus |
his, her, your (Ud.) | su | sus |
our | nuestro | nuestros |
your (vosotros) | vuestro | vuestros |
Is SU a name?
Is Te A tu?
Is TÚ formal or informal?
What is como esta UD?
What form is Nuestro?
Adjective Type | Masculine Singular Form | Feminine Singular Form |
---|---|---|
Third person singular (él, ella) | su | su |
First person plural (nosotros) | nuestro | nuestra |
Second person plural (vosotros) | vuestro | vuestra |
Second person plural (ustedes) | su | su |
Is TU a possessive adjective?
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Take a look at these examples!
Personal Pronoun in Spanish | Possessive Adjective in Spanish |
---|---|
tú | tu/tus |
el, ella, usted | su/sus |
What is Su used for?