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- mí
mi
my
The possessive adjective
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my
my
Mi means my and is a direct cognate of the English word.
mi
my
Used before a noun to indicate possession.
- Mi casa es tu casa = My house is your house
- Mi perro se llama Bruno = My dog's name is Bruno
my (affectionate)
When placed before a proper name, 'my' adds warmth or emphasis.
- Es igualito a mi Santiago = He's just like my Santiago
my (military address)
In military contexts, 'my' is placed before a rank to show respect when addressing a superior.
- A sus órdenes, mi coronel = At your orders, my colonel