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    Mismísimo (en. Very same)

    /mi-smi-'si-mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Used to emphasize the subject or the thing mentioned.
    The very president spoke at the conference.
    El mismísimo presidente habló en la conferencia.
    Indicates total coincidence with what is mentioned.
    The very author of the book told you that.
    Te lo dijo el mismísimo autor del libro.
    Used to add emphasis and exclusivity.
    It was not just any meeting, it was with the very boss of the company.
    No fue cualquier reunión, fue con el mismísimo jefe de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'mismo', which means 'same' or 'exactly', reinforced with the suffix '-ísimo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the very same
    Refers to the person or thing mentioned emphatically.
    el mismísimo
    the very same day
    Indicates that something happened on the very same day of the mention.
    el mismísimo día

    Related Words

    mismo
    Indicates equality or coincidence.
    mismo
    mas
    Introduces an idea that contrasts with another already mentioned.
    mas

    Slang Meanings

    Used sarcastically to refer to someone who thinks they are special.
    She acts as if she were the very apostle.
    Ella actúa como si fuera el mismísimo apóstol.
    Used to emphasize the importance of an event.
    The party is going to be with the very famous DJ.
    La fiesta va a ser con el mismísimo DJ famoso.