mi coche
/mi kot͡ʃe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my car" is translated into Spanish as mi coche.
This phrase is used to identify a vehicle that belongs to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word for car varies significantly by region. In Spain, mi coche is the standard expression. However, in many Latin American countries, mi carro is more common. In certain Latin American countries like Argentina or Mexico, you may also hear mi auto.
Is it said differently in some regions?
As noted, mi coche is preferred in Spain. In much of Latin America, mi carro is the standard, while mi auto is also common in several Latin American countries, such as Argentina or Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about more than one vehicle, the plural form of mi coche is mis coches.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi kotʃe/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American-influenced contexts, calling a car a coche can actually refer specifically to a baby stroller rather than a motor vehicle.
- The word coche actually traces its lineage back to a small Hungarian village named Kocs, where innovative horse-drawn carriages were first produced in the 15th century.
- In Spain, using coche is standard, but in parts of Latin America, carro can refer to a shopping cart or a baby carriage depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Sal de mi coche.Get out of my car.This sentence uses mi coche to show someone leaving a vehicle.Tatoeba #5008740 by Shishir, translation #2886484 by CK
- Éste es mi coche.This is my car.This sentence uses mi coche to identify a vehicle.Tatoeba #603320 by Shishir, translation #56205 by CK
- Mi coche es rojo.My car is red.This sentence uses mi coche to describe the color of a vehicle.Tatoeba #11110821 by Shishir, translation #2610583 by MethodGT
- Mi automóvil está en el taller.My car is in the repair shop.
- Voy a lavar mi coche este fin de semana.I'm going to wash my car this weekend.
- ¿Has visto mi carro negro?Have you seen my black car?
- Hoy necesito arreglar mi auto.Today I need to fix my car.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are standing in a parking lot.
- Daniel¿Dónde está mi coche?Where is my car?
- ElenaTu coche está allí, junto a la puerta.Your car is over there, next to the door.
- DanielGracias, Elena. Mi coche es muy pequeño.Thanks, Elena. My car is very small.
- ElenaPero es muy cómodo para conducir.But it is very comfortable to drive.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coche, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
