Mimi
/mimi/from spelling rules
Mimi is the Spanish equivalent of the proper name Mimi.
Mimi is a proper name used to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
/mimi/
Did you know?
- While Mimi is a name, the sound is very close to the Spanish word 'mimir', which is a playful, informal way to say 'to sleep'.
- The name Mimi is often used as a diminutive nickname for 'Miriam' or 'Milagros' in Spanish-speaking cultures.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, especially among children, the reduplication of syllables like in mimi is often used to create 'baby talk'.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Mimi! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Mimi! How are you doing?Tatoeba #705191 by Zifre, translation #54601 by Zifre
- Mimi es mi mejor amiga.Mimi is my best friend.
- ¿Has visto a Mimi hoy?Have you seen Mimi today?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿sabes dónde está Mimi?Alejandro, do you know where Mimi is?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Mimi.No, I haven't seen Mimi.
- MaríaEspero que Mimi llegue pronto.I hope Mimi arrives soon.
- AlejandroSeguro que Mimi vendrá.I'm sure Mimi will come.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
