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me

mehme
An illustration of a person pointing to their own chest while another person points at them, showing an action directed at 'me'.

📝 In Action

Ella me ve.

A1

She sees me.

¿Me ayudas, por favor?

A1

Can you help me, please?

Mis padres me quieren mucho.

A2

My parents love me a lot.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • llámame – call me
  • dime – tell me
  • escúchame – listen to me

to me, for me

An illustration of a person happily receiving a gift box from another person, showing something is being given *to me*.

📝 In Action

Mi abuela me da dinero.

A1

My grandmother gives money to me.

¿Me compras un helado?

A1

Will you buy an ice cream for me?

Él me escribe una carta.

A2

He writes a letter to me.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • me gusta – I like it (literally: it is pleasing to me)
  • me parece – it seems to me
  • me importa – it matters to me

myself

An illustration of a person looking in a mirror and washing their own face, showing an action done to oneself.

📝 In Action

Me levanto a las siete.

A1

I get (myself) up at seven.

Me ducho todos los días.

A1

I shower (myself) every day.

Siempre me olvido de las llaves.

B1

I always forget (myself) the keys.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • me siento – I feel
  • me llamo – my name is (literally: I call myself)
  • me voy – I'm leaving

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "me" in Spanish:

for me→me→myself→to me→

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: me

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence means 'He gives the book to me'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mí(me (used after prepositions)) — Pronoun
mi(my) — Adjective
mío / mía(mine) — Pronoun / Adjective
yo(I) — Pronoun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'me', which served the same purpose. It has remained incredibly stable over thousands of years.

First recorded: Ancient, via Vulgar Latin.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: miFrench: mePortuguese: me

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'me' and 'mí'?

Great question! They both mean 'me', but are used in different spots. Use 'me' before a verb ('Él me llama'). Use 'mí' after small connecting words called prepositions, like 'a', 'para', or 'de'. For example: 'Este regalo es para mí' (This gift is for me).

Why do people say 'me voy' instead of just 'voy' for 'I'm leaving'?

'Voy' just means 'I go' or 'I'm going' (to a place). Adding 'me' ('me voy') changes the meaning to 'I'm leaving' or 'I'm taking off'. It adds a sense of departure from a place. It's a very common and natural way to say you're leaving.

Can 'me' ever go at the end of a verb?

Yes, it can! When you have a command ('¡Dime!' - Tell me!), an infinitive (the 'to' form of a verb, like 'ayudarme' - to help me), or the '-ing' form ('está mirándome' - he is looking at me), you can attach 'me' directly to the end.