mi
“mi” means “my” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
📝 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.
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📝 In Action
Este regalo es para mí.
A2This gift is for me.
Confía en mí.
A2Trust in me.
A mí me parece una buena idea.
B1To me, it seems like a good idea.
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📝 In Action
La escala es do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si.
A2The scale is C, D, E, F, G, A, B.
Esa nota no es un fa, es un mi.
B1That note isn't an F, it's an E.
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Which sentence correctly says 'This book is for me'?
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The word 'mi' for 'my' comes from the Latin word 'meus', which meant 'my' or 'mine'. The pronoun 'mí' for 'me' comes from a different Latin word, 'mihi', meaning 'to me'. The musical note 'mi' was named in the 11th century from the first syllable of the word 'mira' in a Latin hymn.
First recorded: 10th century
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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).