Mi (en. My)

/mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates possession or belonging.
This is my book.
Este es mi libro.
Used to indicate something that belongs to the speaker.
My house is your house.
Mi casa es tu casa.
Used in the formation of the first person singular in musical scales.
The note of 'mi' is important in this song.
El acorde de mi es importante en esta canción.

Etymology

From Latin 'meus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my house is your house
An expression of hospitality.
mi casa es tu casa
my love
A term of endearment for referring to a loved one.
mi amor
my friend
A way to refer to a close friend.
mi amigo

Related Words

member
A person who is part of a group or community.
miembro
mine
Possessive adjective that indicates belonging.
mío

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a close friend informally.
What's up, my?
¿Qué pasa, mi?
Term of endearment in contexts of friendship.
See you later, my.
Te veo luego, mi.