mi persona favorita
/mi peɾsona faboɾita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my favorite person" is translated into Spanish as mi persona favorita.
This phrase is used to describe someone whom the speaker loves or likes more than anyone else.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the endearing terms el consentido to refer to a favorite male or la consentida to refer to a favorite female, which can mean "the spoiled one."
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun persona is always feminine, so the adjective must be the feminine form favorita to match it. This remains true even if you are referring to a person who is male.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi peɾsona faboɾita/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using mi persona favorito. Because persona is a feminine noun, English speakers mistakenly try to use the masculine adjective, but you must use the feminine favorita regardless of the person's gender.
Did you know?
- The word persona shares a common ancestor with the English word 'person', both tracing back to the Latin term for a mask worn by an actor.
- In casual settings, some speakers use the phrase mi persona favorita as a 'modernism' influenced by English. Traditional Spanish often uses more specific terms of endearment, such as mi cielo or mi vida, to express the same depth of affection.
- While English speakers use 'favorite' for objects and people, Spanish speakers often prefer using the verb encantar to express a similar level of intense preference for a person.
Examples in context
- Tom es mi persona favorita.Tom is my favorite person.This sentence is useful for showing how to identify someone as mi persona favorita.Tatoeba #8741090 by Solana, translation #8740963 by Solana
- En mi vida, mi persona favorita siempre ha sido mi abuela.In my life, my favorite person has always been my grandmother.
- Hola, mi querido amigo. Eres mi persona favorita.Hello, my dear friend. You are my favorite person.
- Mi hermana es mi consentida.My sister is my favorite/spoiled one.
- Eres mi persona favorita en el mundo.You are my favorite person in the world.
- Mi abuelo siempre fue mi persona favorita.My grandfather was always my favorite person.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their bond during a walk.
- JavierMaría, eres mi persona favorita.María, you are my favorite person.
- María¡Qué lindo! Tú también eres la mía.How sweet! You are mine too.
- JavierMe encanta pasar tiempo contigo.I love spending time with you.
- MaríaYo también, Javier.Me too, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, persona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
