misma
/MEES-mah/
same
Misma (same): Used to identify something as identical (e.g., Tenemos la misma idea - We have the same idea).
misma(Adjective)
same
?identifying something as identical
very
?used for emphasis with time/place, e.g., 'this very day'
📝 In Action
Tenemos la misma idea.
A1We have the same idea.
Ella va a la misma escuela que yo.
A2She goes to the same school as me.
La reunión es mañana por la mañana, a la misma hora.
B1The meeting is tomorrow morning, at the same time.
Tienes que entregar la tarea esta semana misma.
B2You have to turn in the homework this very week.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Match the Noun
Misma is the form for feminine nouns. It has to agree with the noun it's describing. For example, you say 'la misma casa' (the same house) because 'casa' is feminine.
Placement Before the Noun
When it means 'same', misma almost always comes before the noun. Think of it as a team: la misma + [feminine noun].
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Match Gender
Mistake: "Compramos la mismo mesa."
Correction: Compramos la misma mesa. The word 'mesa' (table) is feminine in Spanish, so its adjective needs to be feminine too: `misma`.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasizing Time and Place
You can put misma after words like 'hoy' (today), 'ahora' (now), or 'aquí' (here) to add extra urgency or emphasis, like saying 'this very day' or 'right here'.
Misma (herself): Used as an intensifier to emphasize that a female subject is performing the action (e.g., La directora misma nos dio la bienvenida - The director herself welcomed us).
misma(Adjective (as an intensifier))
herself
?emphasizing a female subject
myself
?when spoken by a female
,yourself
?when speaking to a female
📝 In Action
Yo misma voy a arreglarlo.
A2I myself am going to fix it.
La directora misma nos dio la bienvenida.
B1The director herself welcomed us.
¿Estás segura de que tú misma lo cerraste?
B1Are you sure that you yourself closed it?
💡 Grammar Points
Adding Emphasis to 'Who'
Use misma right after a feminine noun or pronoun (like 'ella', 'la doctora', or 'Ana') to stress that she did it, not someone else. It works just like adding '-self' in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Emphasis with Reflexive Actions
Mistake: "Ella se cocinó la cena. (This can sound like she cooked herself!)"
Correction: Ella misma cocinó la cena. Use `misma` for emphasis ('she herself cooked'). Use words like `se` for actions someone does *to their own body*, like `ella se peina` (she combs her hair).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is Key for Emphasis
To get the '-self' meaning, the placement is almost always right after the person you're talking about. Notice the difference: 'La misma mujer...' (The same woman...) vs. 'La mujer misma...' (The woman herself...).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: misma
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'misma' to mean 'the same'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'misma' and 'igual'?
Think of it this way: `misma` usually means 'the very same one' (identity). 'Tenemos la misma camisa' means we are wearing two copies of the exact same shirt. `Igual` means 'of the same kind' or 'similar'. 'Nuestras camisas son iguales' means our shirts are similar in style or color, but not the exact same item.
Why does 'misma' sometimes go before the noun and sometimes after?
Great question! The position changes the meaning. Before the noun, it means 'same' ('la misma noche' = the same night). After the noun, it adds emphasis, meaning '-self' ('la noche misma' = the night itself).