mía
“mía” means “my” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
Una amiga mía viene a cenar.
A1A friend of mine is coming to dinner.
La culpa no es mía.
A2The fault is not mine.
Esa idea mía fue la mejor de todas.
B1That idea of mine was the best of all.
📝 In Action
¿De quién es esta bufanda? Es mía.
A1Whose scarf is this? It's mine.
Tu mochila es azul, la mía es negra.
A2Your backpack is blue, mine is black.
Su opinión es importante, pero la mía también cuenta.
B1His/her opinion is important, but mine counts too.
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Words that translate to "mía" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: mía
Question 1 of 2
Your friend points to a red car and a blue car and asks, '¿Cuál es tu casa?' You should answer:
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'mea', which is the feminine form of 'meus', meaning 'my' or 'of mine'. It's a very old word that has been part of Spanish since the beginning.
First recorded: Forms of this word appeared in early Spanish texts around the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'mi' and 'mía'?
'Mi' is the short version you always use *before* a noun (e.g., 'mi casa'). 'Mía' is the longer version you use *after* a noun for emphasis ('la casa mía') or by itself to mean 'mine' ('La casa es mía').
Why do people say 'amiga mía' instead of 'mi amiga'?
Both are correct and mean 'my friend'. Using 'amiga mía' often sounds a little more personal, affectionate, or emphatic. It's a common and very natural way to speak.
Do I always need 'la' before 'mía' when it means 'mine'?
Very often, yes. 'La mía' means 'the one that is mine'. You use it when you're replacing a specific noun, like 'Tu falda es larga, la mía es corta' (Your skirt is long, mine is short). You can drop the 'la' when it comes after the verb 'ser', as in 'Esa falda es mía' (That skirt is mine).