mía
/MEE-ah/
my
Mía is used after a feminine noun, like 'casa mía' (my house), to emphasize that the object belongs to the speaker.
mía(Possessive Adjective)
my
?used AFTER a feminine noun, e.g., 'la casa mía'
of mine
?e.g., 'una amiga mía' (a friend of mine)
📝 In Action
Una amiga mía viene a cenar.
A1A friend of mine is coming to dinner.
La culpa no es mía.
A2The fault is not mine.
Esa idea mía fue la mejor de todas.
B1That idea of mine was the best of all.
💡 Grammar Points
Placement Matters: After the Noun
Unlike 'mi' (which goes before), 'mía' always comes after the feminine thing you're talking about. This often adds a little more emphasis or a personal touch.
Always Agrees with the Noun
'Mía' is used for feminine, singular things. For a masculine thing, you'd say 'mío'. For plural things, you'd say 'mías' (feminine) or 'míos' (masculine).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'mi' and 'mía'
Mistake: "Es mía casa."
Correction: Use 'mi' *before* a noun: 'Es mi casa.' Use 'mía' *after* the noun or on its own: 'La casa es mía.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding a Touch of Affection
Calling someone 'amiga mía' (my friend) can sound warmer and more personal than just saying 'mi amiga'.
As a pronoun, 'mía' means 'mine' and replaces a feminine noun, distinguishing one object from another, such as in 'La bufanda es mía' (The scarf is mine).
📝 In Action
¿De quién es esta bufanda? Es mía.
A1Whose scarf is this? It's mine.
Tu mochila es azul, la mía es negra.
A2Your backpack is blue, mine is black.
Su opinión es importante, pero la mía también cuenta.
B1His/her opinion is important, but mine counts too.
💡 Grammar Points
Replacing the Noun
Use 'mía' to replace a feminine noun you've already mentioned so you don't have to repeat it. It means 'the one that belongs to me'.
Often Used with 'la'
You'll often see 'la mía'. The word 'la' is a clue that you're talking about a specific feminine thing that was mentioned before, like in 'Tu camisa y la mía' (Your shirt and mine).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Match the Gender
Mistake: "Este libro es mía."
Correction: Say 'Este libro es mío.' The word 'mía' is for feminine things (like 'casa' or 'chaqueta'). Since 'libro' is masculine, you need to use 'mío'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Perfect One-Word Answer
'Mía' is a great way to answer a question like '¿De quién es esta pluma?' (Whose pen is this?). Just say '¡Mía!'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mía
Question 1 of 2
Your friend points to a red car and a blue car and asks, '¿Cuál es tu casa?' You should answer:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'mi' and 'mía'?
'Mi' is the short version you always use *before* a noun (e.g., 'mi casa'). 'Mía' is the longer version you use *after* a noun for emphasis ('la casa mía') or by itself to mean 'mine' ('La casa es mía').
Why do people say 'amiga mía' instead of 'mi amiga'?
Both are correct and mean 'my friend'. Using 'amiga mía' often sounds a little more personal, affectionate, or emphatic. It's a common and very natural way to speak.
Do I always need 'la' before 'mía' when it means 'mine'?
Very often, yes. 'La mía' means 'the one that is mine'. You use it when you're replacing a specific noun, like 'Tu falda es larga, la mía es corta' (Your skirt is long, mine is short). You can drop the 'la' when it comes after the verb 'ser', as in 'Esa falda es mía' (That skirt is mine).