mí
/mee/
📝 In Action
Este regalo es para mí.
A1This gift is for me.
¿Vives cerca de mí?
A1Do you live near me?
Hablan de mí todo el tiempo.
A2They talk about me all the time.
A mí me gusta el chocolate.
A2I like chocolate. (Literally: To me, chocolate is pleasing.)
💡 Grammar Points
Use After 'Connector' Words
'Mí' is the version of 'me' you use after little connecting words (prepositions) like 'para' (for), 'a' (to), 'de' (of), and 'en' (in).
Special Case: 'conmigo'
To say 'with me', Spanish combines 'con' and 'mí' into one special word: 'conmigo'. You never say 'con mí'.
Adding Emphasis with 'A mí'
You can add 'a mí' to the beginning of sentences like 'Me gusta...' to add emphasis, like saying 'As for ME, I like...'. For example: 'A mí me gusta el café.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
mí vs. mi (The Accent is Key!)
Mistake: "Este libro es para mi."
Correction: Este libro es para mí. The version with the accent ('mí') means 'me'. The one without ('mi') means 'my'.
mí vs. yo (Who's Doing the Action?)
Mistake: "Para yo, es importante."
Correction: Para mí, es importante. Use 'yo' when you are the one doing the action ('Yo hablo'). Use 'mí' after little connecting words like 'para'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Look for the Little Words
If you see a small word like 'a', 'de', 'para', 'por', or 'en' and you want to say 'me' right after it, you'll almost always need 'mí'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mí
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly says 'This letter is for me'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'mí', 'mi', and 'me'?
It's all about the job they do! Use 'mí' (with accent) for 'me' after small connecting words (like 'para mí'). Use 'mi' (no accent) for 'my' to show something belongs to you ('mi casa'). Use 'me' for 'me' when it's directly getting the action of a verb ('Él me ve' - He sees me).
Why does 'conmigo' exist? Why not 'con mí'?
It's a special word that survived from Latin! The original Latin for 'with me' was 'mecum'. Over time, Spanish speakers added 'con' (with) to the front, forgetting it was already inside, and it evolved into 'conmigo'. The same thing happened with 'contigo' (with you).
Do I always need the accent on 'mí'?
Yes! When you mean 'me', it must have the accent. The accent is what tells it apart from 'mi' (my). They are pronounced the same, so the difference is only in writing, but it's a very important difference.