Mío (en. Mine)

/mi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That belongs to the person speaking.
This book is mine.
Este libro es mío.
Used to express pride or special belonging.
That is my idea, it’s totally mine.
Esa es mi idea, es totalmente mía.

Etymology

From Latin 'meus', which means 'mine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it’s completely mine
Indicates that something fully belongs to someone.
es completamente mío
it’s mine and I won’t share it
Expresses possessiveness.
es mío y no lo comparto

Related Words

mine and yours
Expression referring to the comparison of belongings.
mío y tuyo
my
Singular possessive determiner indicating belonging.
mi

Slang Meanings

Used to express that something is special to someone.
That song is mine, I listen to it all the time.
Esa canción es mía, la escucho todo el tiempo.
When referring to someone as 'my' in an affectionate context.
That’s my friend, she’s mine.
Esa es mi amiga, ella es mía.