tu piso
/tu piso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "your flat" is translated into Spanish as tu piso.
Which one should you use?
You can choose between different forms depending on who you are talking to. Use tu piso when addressing one person informally. Use su piso when addressing someone formally. If you are addressing a group of people informally, specifically in Spain, use vuestro piso.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, tu apartamento is more commonly used than piso to refer to a flat.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the possessive adjective and the noun must change to their plural forms, as seen in tus pisos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tu piso/
Did you know?
- The word piso is actually a deverbal noun, meaning it is derived from the verb pisar which means 'to step' or 'to tread'.
- If you are talking about the ground floor of a building, you would use planta baja rather than piso cero.
- In many Latin American countries, using the word piso to mean an apartment might actually be understood as the physical 'floor' or 'ground' rather than a residence.
Examples in context
- Me costó mucho encontrar tu piso.It was very hard for me to find your flat.This sentence is useful for describing the difficulty of finding tu piso.Tatoeba #772598 by Shishir, translation #17348 by darinmex
- ¿Alguna vez has intentado mantener tu piso completamente libre de polvo?Did you ever try keeping your flat completely free from dust?This sentence is useful for asking about the upkeep of tu piso.Tatoeba #1562982 by erjabi, translation #779235 by BraveSentry
- Disculpe, ¿puede indicarme cómo llegar a su piso?Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to your flat?
- Señores, ¿dónde se encuentra vuestro piso?Gentlemen, where is your flat located?
- Oye, ¿a qué hora llego a tu piso?Hey, what time should I arrive at your flat?
- Amigos, ¿dónde está vuestro piso?Friends, where is your flat?
- Me gusta mucho tu piso.I really like your flat.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about where she lives.
- Mateo¿Es este tu piso?Is this your flat?
- LucíaSí, es mi nuevo hogar.Yes, it is my new home.
- MateoTu piso es muy luminoso.Your flat is very bright.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo.Thank you, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piso, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
