lo que es tuyo
/lo ke es tuʝo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "what is yours" is translated as lo que es tuyo.
This phrase is used to refer to the things that belong to a person. It can be used to describe a specific collection of objects or an abstract concept.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lo que, meaning "that which" or "what" and es tuyo, meaning "is yours".
Which one should you use?
While lo que es tuyo is the standard way to express this idea, you should use lo que es suyo if you are addressing someone formally using the usted form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase lo que es tuyo uses the masculine singular form to refer to an abstract concept or a collection of things as a single unit.
How do you pronounce it?
/lo ke es tuʝo/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase could be used to refer to 'destiny' or 'fate' in a poetic sense, rather than just physical possessions.
- The word es is a direct descendant of the Proto-Indo-European word h₁ésti, making it a sibling to the Sanskrit word अस्ति.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase lo que es… to introduce a clarification or a 'by the way' point in a conversation.
Examples in context
- No me importa lo que es tuyo.I don't care about what is yours.
- Lo que es tuyo es mío.What is yours is mine.
- Dime lo que es tuyo.Tell me what is yours.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are cleaning up a table after a meal.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿esto es tuyo?Alejandro, is this yours?
- AlejandroSí, es mi teléfono.Yes, it is my phone.
- MaríaRecoge lo que es tuyo, por favor.Pick up what is yours, please.
- AlejandroLo siento, ya lo guardo.I'm sorry, I'll put it away now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, lo, que, tuyo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
