Definiciones
What is a possessive adjective?
A word that shows who something belongs to.
Identify the possessive adjective: mi casa es azul.
mi
___ perro (my)
mi perro
“my book” in Spanish → ______
mi libro
Is “su” singular, plural, or both?
Both (su = singular, sus = plural).
What is the main purpose of a possessive adjective?
To show possession or origin.
Identify the possessive adjective: sus libros están en la mesa.
sus
___ cuadernos (your, informal)
tus cuadernos
“their friends” in Spanish → ______
sus amigos
Is “mío” a possessive adjective?
No, it’s a possessive pronoun, not an adjective.
What’s the difference between a possessive adjective and a possessive pronoun?
A possessive adjective goes with a noun; a possessive pronoun replaces the noun.
Identify the possessive adjective: nuestros amigos llegaron tarde.
nuestros
___ casa (their)
su casa
“our house” in Spanish → ______
nuestra casa
Can “nuestro” change gender?
Yes, it can be “nuestro” (masculine) or “nuestra” (feminine), depending on the noun.
When do possessive adjectives change form?
When the number, gender (for some), or grammatical person changes.
Identify ALL possessive adjectives: mis zapatos y tu camisa están aquí.
mis AND tu
___ mochila (our, feminine)
nuestra mochila
“her notebook” in Spanish → ______
su cuaderno
Which is correct: su casa or sus casa? Why?
su casa, the adjective must match “casa” (singular).
Why do “nuestro” and “vuestro” have masculine and feminine forms?
Because they must match the noun they describe.
Identify the possessive adjective and explain why it changes: nuestras profesoras son amables.
nuestras; it changes because it must match profesoras (feminine plural).
___ ideas (your, plural)
vuestras ideas
“his/her problems” in Spanish → ______
sus problemas
Why can “su” mean his, her, their, or your (formal)?
Because the meaning depends on the context, not the spelling.