míos
/Mee-os/
mine
Saying 'míos' emphasizes that these multiple masculine items belong specifically to the speaker, meaning 'mine'.
📝 In Action
Estos lápices no son tuyos, son míos.
A1These pencils are not yours, they are mine.
Nuestros problemas son grandes, pero los míos son peores.
B1Our problems are big, but mine are worse.
¿Dónde están mis libros? ¡Ah, ya veo que tienes los míos!
A2Where are my books? Oh, I see you have mine!
💡 Grammar Points
Possessive Pronoun
This word stands alone and replaces the noun. It must match the noun it replaces in both gender (masculine) and number (plural).
Difference from 'mis'
'Míos' means 'mine' (it replaces the noun). 'Mis' means 'my' (it must be followed by a noun, like 'mis libros').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'míos' before a noun
Mistake: "Los míos libros están aquí."
Correction: Mis libros están aquí. ('Míos' is used only *after* the noun or when the noun is missing.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Article
When 'míos' is used as a pronoun, it is often preceded by the definite article (los): 'Los míos son mejores' (Mine are better).
When used as a noun, 'míos' refers affectionately to one's close friends, family, or community, meaning 'my people'.
míos(noun)
my people
?family, friends, or close group
my folks
?referring to one's parents or family
📝 In Action
No te preocupes, mis amigos y los míos te ayudarán.
B1Don't worry, my friends and my people will help you.
Los míos siempre me apoyan en todo.
B2My family/folks always support me in everything.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: míos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'míos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'mis' versus 'míos'?
Use 'mis' (my) when the word is followed immediately by the item being possessed (Mis libros). Use 'míos' (mine) when the word stands alone, replacing the item (Los libros son míos).
Does 'míos' refer to the owner or the object?
'Míos' refers to the object being possessed. It must be masculine and plural, regardless of whether the owner is male or female. (e.g., A woman saying 'Estos coches son míos' is correct because 'coches' is masculine plural.)