mis
/mis/
In Spanish, mis is the possessive adjective used to say "my (plural)".
mis is used to show that more than one person or thing belongs to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
You should use mi when the object being possessed is singular, but switch to mis when the possessed object is plural.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form mis must agree in number with the noun it modifies, rather than agreeing with the number of people who own it.
How do you pronounce it?
/mis/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using mi for plural objects, such as saying mi libros. Instead, use mis to ensure the adjective agrees with the plural noun.
Did you know?
- While mis is the standard word for 'my' with plural nouns, Spanish speakers often omit the word entirely when referring to family members or body parts. For example, instead of saying mis manos for 'my hands', they often just say las manos.
- The word mis comes from the Latin meus, 'my'.
- In many Spanish dialects, particularly in parts of the Caribbean, the final 's' in mis might be softened or dropped in casual speech, though it remains grammatically required.
Examples in context
- Mis hermanosMy brothers
- Mis hermanasMy sisters
- Mis primosMy cousins
- La casa de mis padresMy parents' house
- Mis llaves están sobre la mesa.My keys are on the table.
- Mis padres viven en España.My parents live in Spain.
- No encuentro mis zapatos.I can't find my shoes.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking for items in a living room.
- Javier¿Dónde están mis libros?Where are my books?
- ElenaEstán cerca de tus notas, Javier.They are near your notes, Javier.
- JavierGracias, ya veo mis cosas.Thanks, I see my things now.
- ElenaDe nada, no te preocupes.You're welcome, don't worry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
