mismos
“mismos” means “the same” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
the same, identical
Also: equal
📝 In Action
Queremos los mismos resultados que el mes pasado.
A1We want the same results as last month.
Ellos viven en los mismos apartamentos.
A1They live in the same apartments.
Son los mismos errores de siempre.
A2They are the same mistakes as always.
themselves
Also: the very, right
📝 In Action
Ellos mismos hicieron todo el trabajo.
B1They themselves did all the work.
Los documentos estaban allí mismos, sobre la mesa.
B2The documents were right there, on the table.
Hablamos con los autores mismos.
B2We spoke with the authors themselves.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mismos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mismos' to emphasize the subject ('they themselves')?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'mismo' comes from the Latin word *metipsimum*, a form that combined *met* (an intensive particle, like 'even') and *ipsimus* (a version of 'self'). Over time, it simplified into 'mismo,' keeping both the meaning of identity ('the same') and emphasis ('oneself').
First recorded: Around the 10th-11th century (Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'los mismos' or 'iguales'?
Use 'los mismos' when referring to something that is one and the same (identical or belonging to the same single set): 'We read the same books' (Los mismos libros). Use 'iguales' when two separate things are simply similar: 'The books are similar' (Los libros son iguales).
What is the difference between 'mismo' and 'mismos'?
'Mismo' is the single form (e.g., 'el mismo coche' - the same car), while 'mismos' is the plural form (e.g., 'los mismos coches' - the same cars). They must always match the noun they refer to.