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Old April 21, 2010, 01:00 PM
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"Tu" and "Tuya"

Can anyone explain the difference? They both translate as "your" but I don't understand when to use one or the other.
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Old April 21, 2010, 01:05 PM
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Hola...

The difference is between: yours and your

This is your bicycle. = Esta es tu bicicleta.
This bicycle is yours. = Esta bicicleta es tuya.
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Old April 21, 2010, 01:34 PM
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Excellent Travis! I agree with you.
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