Mío (en. Mine)

/ˈmi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Unique to oneself.
This book is mine.
Este libro es mío.
That belongs to the person speaking.
The car you see over there is mine.
El coche que ves allí es mío.
Indicates possession or ownership.
The responsibility is mine.
La responsabilidad es mía.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'meus', which means 'mine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Is it mine?
Indicates doubt about the ownership of an object.
¿Es mío?
All my things
Refers to everything that belongs to one.
Todo lo mío
Mine for real
Expression that emphasizes the authenticity of the possession.
Mío de verdad

Related Words

mía
Feminine form of mine.
mía
míos
Plural form of mine.
míos
mías
Plural feminine form of mine.
mías

Slang Meanings

Something that is very personal.
That secret is very mine.
Ese secreto es muy mío.
Close friend.
That guy is mine, he always supports me.
Ese tipo es mío, siempre me apoya.