mismísimo
“mismísimo” means “the very” in Spanish (identifying a specific person or place).
the very, none other than
Also: himself/herself
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Me lo dijo el mismísimo director de la empresa.
B1The company director himself told me.
Estamos en el mismísimo centro de Madrid.
B1We are in the very center of Madrid.
¡Era ella, la mismísima Rosalía!
B2It was her, none other than Rosalía herself!
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Formed by adding the superlative suffix '-ísimo' (meaning 'most' or 'very') to the Spanish word 'mismo' (same). 'Mismo' itself comes from the Vulgar Latin 'metipsimus'.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'mismísimo' mean 'the most same'?
Literally, yes, but in English we translate it as 'the very,' 'none other than,' or 'himself/herself.' It's about highlighting identity, not comparing how 'same' something is.
Can I use 'mismísimo' with my friends?
Yes! It's not overly formal. You can use it to be dramatic or funny, like saying '¡El mismísimo Juan llegó tarde!' (The one and only Juan arrived late!).
Where does 'mismísimo' go in a sentence?
It almost always goes right before the noun it describes, like 'el mismísimo papa' (the Pope himself).