Chapter 14
Ser in Possessive Constructions
It is my sweater.Es mi saco.
The telephone is his.El teléfono es suyo.
They're my trousers.Son mis pantalones.
They're (feminine) yours (informal).Son tuyas.
Good grades will be mine.Las buenas notas serán mías.
The eyeglasses are his.Los anteojos son suyos.
Members of the Family
The Garcías were my neighbors last year.Los García fueron mis vecinos el año pasado.
I (fem.) am your friend.Yo soy tu amiga.
He is my husband.Él es mi marido.
They are my children.Ellos son mis hijos.
I (masc.) am yours.Yo soy tuyo.
Working with Diminutives
el padre (the father)—el padrecito
la piedra (the rock)—la piedrecita
el nieto (the grandson)—el nietecito
el caballo (the horse)—el caballito
pobre (poor)—pobrecito

