mi patria
/mi patɾja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my homeland" is mi patria in Spanish.
Mi patria is used to refer to one's homeland or fatherland. You may also encounter mi tierra, which translates to "my land" and can be used interchangeably with mi país.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun patria (homeland/fatherland).
Which one should you use?
While mi patria refers to one's homeland or fatherland, mi país is a more common, neutral way to say "my country".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mi patria carries a more emotional, patriotic or formal connotation than simply saying mi país. Additionally, la patria is a particularly formal term for one's homeland.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi patɾja/
Did you know?
- While mi patria is used for one's birth country, the phrase patria chica refers to the specific small town or village where a person grew up.
- The word patria shares the same Latin root as the English word 'paternal', linking the concept of a homeland directly to the figure of a 'father'.
- In some contexts, the word patria is used as a political slogan or a shorthand for the revolutionary spirit, especially in the Cuban national motto Patria o Muerte.
Examples in context
- Yo amo a mi patria.I love my homeland.Tatoeba #1218469 by marcelostockle, translation #1218472 by AlanF_US
- Mi patria es el mundo entero.My homeland is the whole world.Tatoeba #4197725 by hayastan, translation #7788434 by Adelpa
- Vivo en Portugal y amo mi patria.I live in Portugal, and I love my homeland.Tatoeba #10027939 by manufrutos, translation #6996292 by RudeGuyGames
- Amo a mi paísI love my country
- Defenderé a mi patria hasta el finalI will defend my homeland until the end
- Volveré a mi terruño prontoI will return to my homeland soon
- Valoro mucho mi tierra natalI greatly value my homeland
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing their feelings about their country.
- JavierSiento mucho orgullo por mi patria.I feel a lot of pride for my homeland.
- LucíaYo también, Javier. Es un lugar hermoso.Me too, Javier. It is a beautiful place.
- JavierSiempre defenderé mi patria.I will always defend my homeland.
- LucíaEso es muy noble de tu parte.That is very noble of you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, patria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
