mi
/mee/
📝 In Action
Esta es mi casa.
A1This is my house.
¿Has visto mis llaves nuevas?
A1Have you seen my new keys?
Mi color favorito es el azul.
A1My favorite color is blue.
💡 Grammar Points
Showing Something is Yours
Use 'mi' right before a noun (a person, place, or thing) to show that it belongs to you. For example, 'mi libro' means 'my book'.
One Thing vs. Many Things
If you are talking about one thing, use 'mi' (mi coche). If you are talking about more than one thing, add an 's' and use 'mis' (mis coches).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 's' for Plurals
Mistake: "Me gustan mi zapatos."
Correction: Me gustan mis zapatos. Because 'zapatos' (shoes) is plural, you need to use the plural form 'mis'.
Confusing with 'mí' (me)
Mistake: "Este regalo es para mi."
Correction: Este regalo es para mí. 'Mi' means 'my'. If you want to say 'me', you need the version with the accent: 'mí'. See the next tab for details!
⭐ Usage Tips
Terms of Endearment
Spanish speakers often use 'mi' in affectionate phrases, like calling someone 'mi amor' (my love) or 'mi vida' (my life).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mi
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'This book is for me'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the absolute main difference between 'mi' and 'mí'?
The accent mark is everything! 'Mi' (no accent) means 'my' and shows something belongs to you (mi casa = my house). 'Mí' (with an accent) means 'me' and is used after small words like 'para' (for) or 'a' (to) (para mí = for me).
How do I know when to use 'mi' or 'mis'?
It depends on the thing you are talking about. If it's one single thing, use 'mi' (mi perro - my dog). If it's more than one thing, use 'mis' (mis perros - my dogs).
Why is 'conmigo' used instead of 'con mí'?
That's a great question! 'Con' (with) is a special case. Instead of saying 'con mí', Spanish combines the words into one: 'conmigo' (with me). The same thing happens with 'ti': 'contigo' (with you).