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BrE /ɪts/ AmE /ɪts/

pronoun en → es

1 POSSESSIVE PRONOUN [possessive pronoun] A1

used to show that something belongs to or is connected with a person, animal, organization, etc.

su (de él/ella/usted), suyo/a (de ellos/ellas/ellos/ellas)

  • its + noun

Collocations its own way · its own rules

  • The cat is washing its face.

    El gato está lavándose la cara.

2 REFERENT PRONOUN [referent pronoun] A2

used to refer back to a noun or pronoun that has already been mentioned, especially when it is not clear which one you are talking about.

su (de él/ella/usted), suyo/a (de ellos/ellas/ellos/ellas)

  • its + noun

  • The company has a policy, and its implementation is crucial.

    La empresa tiene una política y su implementación es crucial.

1 POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVE [possessive adjective] A1

used before a noun to show that something belongs to or is connected with a person, animal, organization, etc.

su (de él/ella/usted), suyo/a (de ellos/ellas/ellos/ellas)

  • its + noun

  • The dog is chasing its tail.

    El perro está persiguiendo su cola.

2 REFERENT ADJECTIVE [referent adjective] A2

used before a noun to refer back to a noun or pronoun that has already been mentioned, especially when it is not clear which one you are talking about.

su (de él/ella/usted), suyo/a (de ellos/ellas/ellos/ellas)

  • its + noun

  • The company has a policy, and its implementation is crucial.

    La empresa tiene una política y su implementación es crucial.