Spanish
Grade 6
15 min
Nuestro, vuestro, su
Nuestro, vuestro, su
What you'll learn
- Identify and correctly conjugate at least 8 out of 10 irregular verbs in the preterite tense, as demonstrated on a written quiz.
- Apply the rules of direct and indirect object pronouns to rewrite 5 out of 6 sentences, demonstrating correct placement and agreement in written exercises.
- Explain the cultural significance of a traditional Spanish holiday (e.g., Día de los Muertos, Las Fallas) in a short paragraph, using at least 5 Spanish vocabulary words related to the holiday.
- Construct five original sentences in Spanish using the preterite tense and direct or indirect object pronouns, demonstrating accurate grammar and vocabulary usage.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the four forms of 'nuestro' and 'vuestro' (nuestro/a/os/as, vuestro/a/os/as).
Identify the two forms of 'su' (su, sus).
Correctly match the possessive adjective to the gender (masculine/feminine) of the noun it describes.
Correctly match the possessive adjective to the number (singular/plural) of the noun it describes.
Differentiate between the usage of 'vuestro' (Spain) and 'su' (Latin America) for 'you all'.
Construct simple sentences using 'nuestro', 'vuestro', and 'su' to show possession.
Recognize that 'su' and 'sus' can refer to multiple owners (his, her, your formal, their, its).
Is it 'our class' or 'our classes&#...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Possessive AdjectiveA word that comes before a noun (a person, place, or thing) to show who or what owns it.In 'nuestra casa' (our house), 'nuestra' is the possessive adjective showing that the house belongs to 'us'.
Nuestro / Nuestra / Nuestros / NuestrasThe Spanish words for 'our'. The ending changes to match the noun it describes, not the owner.nuestro amigo (our friend, male), nuestra amiga (our friend, female), nuestros libros (our books), nuestras plumas (our pens).
Vuestro / Vuestra / Vuestros / VuestrasThe Spanish words for 'your' when talking to a group of people (you all). This is used mainly in Spain.vuestro coche (your car), vuestra casa (your house), vuestros perros (your dogs), vuestras gatas (your cats)...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Rule 1: Agreement in Gender & Number
Possessive Adjective + Noun (that matches in gender and number)
'Nuestro' and 'vuestro' have four forms. You must choose the form that matches the GENDER and NUMBER of the thing being owned, not the owner. 'Su' only changes for number (su/sus).
Rule 2: The Meaning of 'Su' and 'Sus'
Su/Sus = his, her, its, your (formal), their, your (plural, Latin America)
The word 'su' is very flexible. You have to use the context of the conversation to know who the owner is. For example, 'Veo su coche' could mean 'I see his car,' 'her car,' 'their car,' or 'your car.'
Rule 3: 'Vuestro' vs. 'Su' for 'You All'...
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Challenging
The sentence is 'Es su computadora.' Which of the following CANNOT be the owner?
A.El chico (he)
B.Usted (you, formal)
C.Nosotros (we)
D.Ellos (they)
Challenging
Read the dialogue:
- MARCOS: ¿De quién son estos zapatos?
- ELENA: Son de mi papá.
How would Marcos confirm ownership?
A.Ah, son nuestro zapatos.
B.Ah, son vuestros zapatos.
C.Ah, son tus zapatos.
D.Ah, son sus zapatos.
Challenging
What is the key difference in meaning between these two sentences, both said in Spain?
1. 'Señores, es su decisión.'
2. 'Amigos, es vuestra decisión.'
A.Sentence 1 is plural, and sentence 2 is singular.
B.Sentence 1 refers to 'their' decision, and sentence 2 refers to 'our' decision.
C.Sentence 1 uses a formal 'your' (ustedes), while sentence 2 uses an informal 'your' (vosotros).
D.There is no difference in meaning; they are interchangeable.
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