Mi cómplice
/mi kompliθe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my partner in crime" can be translated into Spanish as Mi cómplice.
Mi cómplice refers to a person who helps someone else do something wrong or mischievous. While it can be used for actual criminal activity, it is most commonly used figuratively to describe a close friend or partner who shares in one's mischief or secrets.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "my accomplice", where mi means "my" and cómplice means "accomplice" or "partner in crime".
Which one should you use?
If you want to emphasize the playful or non-criminal nature of the 'crime', you can use the phrase Mi cómplice de travesuras, which means "my partner in mischief".
How do you pronounce it?
/mi kompliθe/
Did you know?
- The word cómplice shares the same Latin root as the English word 'complex', stemming from the idea of 'weaving together' or 'folding together'.
- While 'partner in crime' is almost always a term of endearment in English, calling someone your cómplice in a formal Spanish setting can sound genuinely suspicious or even ominous.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of being a cómplice is linked to 'complicidad', a deep emotional bond of unspoken understanding and shared secrets.
Examples in context
- Quiero presentarles a mi compañero de fechorías, el Sr. García.I would like to introduce you to my partner in crime, Mr. García.
- Salgamos de aventura este fin de semana, ¿qué dices, compinche?Let's go on an adventure this weekend, what do you say, partner in crime?
- María es mi socia en todas las locuras que se nos ocurran.María is my partner in crime in all the crazy things we come up with.
- Ella es mi cómplice en todas mis travesuras.She is my partner in crime in all my mischief.
- Él fue mi cómplice durante el robo.He was my partner in crime during the robbery.
Example conversation
Two friends are laughing about a prank they played on a teacher.
- Mateo¡Fue una broma increíble, María!It was an incredible prank, María!
- MaríaSí, pero tú eres mi cómplice favorito.Yes, but you are my favorite partner in crime.
- MateoGracias por ayudarme con el plan.Thanks for helping me with the plan.
- MaríaNo hay de qué, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cómplice, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
