mis
“mis” means “my” in Spanish (used before plural nouns).
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Estos son mis libros.
A1These are my books.
¿Dónde están mis llaves?
A1Where are my keys?
Mis amigos son muy simpáticos.
A1My friends are very nice.
Voy a visitar a mis padres este fin de semana.
A2I'm going to visit my parents this weekend.
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Which sentence correctly says 'My cats are sleeping'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'meus', which meant 'my' or 'mine'. 'Mis' is the plural version that developed over time in Spanish to talk about more than one possession.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'mi' and 'mis'?
It's simple! Use 'mi' when you're talking about ONE thing ('mi libro' - my book). Use 'mis' when you're talking about MORE THAN ONE thing ('mis libros' - my books).
Is there a difference between 'mis' for boys and girls?
No, 'mis' works for everything! It doesn't matter if the things you own are considered masculine or feminine in Spanish. It's 'mis hermanos' (my brothers) and 'mis hermanas' (my sisters).
When would I use 'míos' instead of 'mis'?
You use 'mis' before mentioning the item, like 'Estos son mis zapatos' (These are my shoes). You use 'míos' after the item or on its own to emphasize ownership, like 'Los zapatos son míos' (The shoes are mine).