tú
You (singular, informal) — used to address one person you know well.
Definitions
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1
Second-person singular subject pronoun (informal) — used to address a friend, family member, child, or peer directly.
“¿Tú hablas español con tu familia en casa?”
Do you speak Spanish with your family at home?
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2
Used for emphasis or contrast when distinguishing 'you' from someone else.
“Ella estudia mucho, pero tú no estudias nada.”
She studies a lot, but you don't study at all.
Word forms
- Usage
- Pronoun — does not inflect for gender or number.
**Accent mark matters:** "tú" (with accent) = the pronoun *you*; "tu" (no accent) = the possessive adjective *your*. In informal speech across Latin America and Spain, "tú" is the standard way to address someone you know. In some regions of Latin America (e.g., Argentina, Uruguay), "vos" is used instead of "tú". In formal situations, "usted" replaces "tú" as a sign of respect. Because Spanish verb endings already indicate the subject, "tú" is often dropped in everyday speech and only used for emphasis or clarity.