Adjetivos Posesivos en Inglés: My, Your, His, Her
Aprende a usar correctamente my, your, his, her, its, our, their en contexto empresarial. Diferencias con pronombres posesivos y casos especiales explicados con ejemplos prácticos.
Los adjetivos posesivos son palabras fundamentales que expresan pertenencia o relación. En el contexto empresarial, los usamos constantemente para hablar de nuestro trabajo, nuestros colegas, nuestros proyectos y nuestras responsabilidades.
A diferencia de los pronombres posesivos (mine, yours, his, hers, etc.), los adjetivos posesivos siempre van antes del sustantivo y nunca pueden estar solos. Dominar esta diferencia es clave para comunicarse profesionalmente.
Tabla Completa de Adjetivos Posesivos
📋 My, Your, His, Her, Its, Our, Their
| Pronombre | Adjetivo Posesivo | Ejemplo Empresarial | Traducción |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | MY | My office is on the 5th floor | Mi oficina está en el 5º piso |
| You | YOUR | Your presentation was excellent | Tu/Su presentación fue excelente |
| He | HIS | His team achieved the targets | Su equipo (de él) logró los objetivos |
| She | HER | Her ideas are very innovative | Sus ideas (de ella) son muy innovadoras |
| It | ITS | The company expanded its operations | La empresa expandió sus operaciones |
| We | OUR | Our clients are very satisfied | Nuestros clientes están muy satisfechos |
| They | THEIR | Their proposal was accepted | Su propuesta (de ellos) fue aceptada |
Uso en Contexto Empresarial
👤 MY - Hablando de ti mismo
Trabajo y Responsabilidades
- • My role involves client management
- • My responsibilities include budgeting
- • My department handles IT support
- • My experience in sales is extensive
Objetos y Espacios
- • My office is next to the conference room
- • My computer needs updating
- • My schedule is fully booked today
- • My phone number is on my card
👥 YOUR - Dirigiéndote a otros
Preguntas Profesionales
- • What's your position in the company?
- • How long is your experience in marketing?
- • What are your main objectives?
- • When is your deadline for this project?
Comentarios y Feedback
- • Your presentation was very clear
- • Your team did excellent work
- • Your ideas are very practical
- • Your report covers all the points
👨💼👩💼 HIS / HER - Terceras personas
HIS (Masculino)
- • His strategy increased sales by 30%
- • His department is very efficient
- • His clients trust him completely
- • His leadership style motivates the team
HER (Femenino)
- • Her approach to problem-solving is unique
- • Her expertise in finance is valuable
- • Her negotiations always succeed
- • Her vision for the company is inspiring
🏢 ITS - Para empresas y organizaciones
¡Importante!
ITS (sin apóstrofe) = adjetivo posesivo
IT'S (con apóstrofe) = "it is" o "it has"
✅ Correcto (ITS)
- • The company improved its services
- • The team achieved its goals
- • The project exceeded its budget
- • The organization expanded its operations
❌ Incorrecto (IT'S)
- • ❌ The company improved it's services
- • ❌ The team achieved it's goals
- • ❌ The project exceeded it's budget
- • ❌ The organization expanded it's operations
👥 OUR / THEIR - Grupos y equipos
OUR (Nosotros)
- • Our company values innovation
- • Our team works very well together
- • Our clients appreciate quality service
- • Our mission is customer satisfaction
THEIR (Ellos/as)
- • Their proposal was very competitive
- • Their employees are well-trained
- • Their products are high-quality
- • Their success is well-deserved
Adjetivos vs Pronombres Posesivos
🔄 Diferencias Fundamentales
📝 ADJETIVOS POSESIVOS
Van ANTES del sustantivo
My car, your house, his office
Nunca van solos
Siempre necesitan un sustantivo
Lista completa:
my, your, his, her, its, our, their
👆 PRONOMBRES POSESIVOS
Van solos (sin sustantivo)
The car is mine, yours, his
Reemplazan sustantivo + adjetivo
"My car" → "mine"
Lista completa:
mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
💼 Ejemplos Empresariales Comparativos
Adjetivo Posesivo
"My office is on the 3rd floor"
Adjetivo + sustantivo
Pronombre Posesivo
"The office on the 3rd floor is mine"
Solo el pronombre
Adjetivo Posesivo
"Their proposal was excellent"
Adjetivo + sustantivo
Pronombre Posesivo
"The excellent proposal was theirs"
Solo el pronombre
Casos Especiales y Errores Comunes
Error: ITS vs IT'S
Incorrecto: "The company lost it's main client"
Correcto: "The company lost its main client"
Regla: ITS = posesivo, IT'S = it is/it has
Error: Usar pronombres en lugar de adjetivos
Incorrecto: "Mine office is very organized"
Correcto: "My office is very organized"
Regla: Antes del sustantivo siempre adjetivo posesivo
Error: Confundir géneros
Incorrecto: "María said her boss (mujer) and his team..." (refiriéndose a una jefa)
Correcto: "María said her boss (mujer) and her team..." (su equipo de la jefa)
Regla: El género depende del poseedor, no de lo que se posee
Error: Plurales innecesarios
Incorrecto: "Ours company is growing" / "Theirs products are excellent"
Correcto: "Our company is growing" / "Their products are excellent"
Regla: Los adjetivos posesivos no cambian de forma
Ejercicios Interactivos
Practica los Adjetivos Posesivos
Domina my, your, his, her, its, our, their con ejercicios empresariales.
Diálogos Empresariales Reales
🤝 Primera Reunión con Cliente
Sales Rep: "Good morning! My name is John Parker, and this is our proposal for your marketing campaign."
Client: "Thank you. Our company is interested in improving its digital presence."
Sales Rep: "Perfect! Our team has analyzed your current strategy, and we believe our approach will increase your online visibility."
Client: "What's your timeline for implementation?"
Sales Rep: "Our standard process takes 6 weeks, but we can adapt it to your needs."
👥 Reunión de Equipo
Manager: "Let's review everyone's progress. Sarah, how is your project going?"
Sarah: "My team finished our research phase. Our findings show that our customers prefer mobile solutions."
Manager: "Excellent! And Tom, what about your department?"
Tom: "Our development is on track. My developers completed their part, and now it's ready for your review."
Manager: "Great teamwork! Our client will be very happy with our progress."
💼 Evaluación de Performance
HR Manager: "Let's discuss your performance this year. Your results have been outstanding."
Employee: "Thank you! My focus has been on improving our customer satisfaction."
HR Manager: "Your approach worked perfectly. Your team's customer ratings improved by 25%."
Employee: "Our success is thanks to everyone's effort. My colleagues deserve recognition for their hard work."
HR Manager: "That's great leadership. Your ability to motivate your team is one of your strongest qualities."
Guía Práctica de Uso
🤔 ¿Qué Adjetivo Posesivo Usar?
Paso 1: Identifica al poseedor
I → MY
Yo poseo
You → YOUR
Tú posees
He → HIS
Él posee
She → HER
Ella posee
Paso 2: Coloca antes del sustantivo
Fórmula: ADJETIVO POSESIVO + SUSTANTIVO
Ejemplos: my office, your team, his idea, her project
Paso 3: Casos especiales
ITS (empresas/cosas)
The company and its employees
THEIR (grupos)
The managers and their decisions
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