Mismísimo (en. Very same)

/misˈmismo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is identical or exactly the same as something that has already been mentioned.
The very king was present at the ceremony.
El mismísimo rey estuvo presente en la ceremonia.
To emphasize that an object or person is the same as previously mentioned.
I went to see the very author of my favorite book.
Fui a ver al mismísimo escritor de mi libro favorito.
Used to emphasize the authenticity or veracity of something.
This is the very place where the treaty was signed.
Este es el mismísimo lugar donde se firmó el tratado.

Etymology

Derives from the combination of 'mismo' with the superlative suffix '-ísimo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the very same
It is used to refer to the person or thing in its most authentic form.
el mismísimo
very same place
It refers to a specific place already mentioned.
mismísimo lugar
by the very same
Indicates that something is exact or authentic within a context.
por el mismísimo

Related Words

mismo
It refers to an equality or similarity.
mismo
mismidad
Quality of being equal or the same.
mismidad
mismamente
In the same way or exactly.
mismamente

Slang Meanings

It is used to emphasize that someone is in a famous or important place.
I saw him in the very center of the city.
Lo vi en el mismísimo centro de la ciudad.
To indicate that one thing is exactly the same as another mentioned.
This is what I told him, and it is the very same message I received.
Esto es lo que le dije, y es el mismísimo mensaje que recibí.