Mis (en. My)

/mis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Indicates possession of things by the first person plural.
My friends are always there to support me.
Mis amigos siempre están allí para apoyarme.
It is used to refer to objects or people that belong to the speaker.
My books are on the table.
Mis libros están en la mesa.
Adjective that shows an affective or personal relationship.
My children are the most important thing in my life.
Mis hijos son lo más importante en mi vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'meus', meaning 'my'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my days
It refers to the days that someone considers as their own.
mis días
my thoughts
The thoughts that belong to a person.
mis pensamientos
my problems
Difficulties or situations that affect the person speaking.
mis problemas

Related Words

our
Belongs to 'we', plural of the first person.
nuestros
mine
Belongs to 'I', singular of the first person.
mío
his/her
Possessive adjective indicating belonging to 'he', 'she', or 'you'.
su

Slang Meanings

Buddy, close friend.
See you, buddies. How's everything going?
Nos vemos, mis. ¿Cómo va todo?
A term of endearment among young people.
What's up, buddies? Ready for the party?
¿Qué tal, mis? ¿Listos para la fiesta?