Mi español está mejorando
/mi espaɲol esta mexoɾando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my spanish is getting better" is translated into Spanish as Mi español está mejorando.
A statement used to say that one's ability to speak or understand Spanish is improving.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where Mi means "my", español means "Spanish", está means "is" and mejorando is the gerund of mejorar (to improve).
How does it change in a sentence?
While Mi español está mejorando uses the progressive aspect to emphasize an ongoing process, mi español mejora is a grammatically correct alternative using the simple present tense.
When do people say it?
¡Buena suerte! means "Good luck!"
Did you know?
- The root of the word español may come from a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes', referring to the small mammals found in the region.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué bien! Mi español está mejorando cada día.That's great! My Spanish is improving every day.
- Mi español está mejorando mucho este mes.My Spanish is improving a lot this month.
- Gracias, creo que mi español está mejorando.Thank you, I think my Spanish is getting better.
- Mi español está mejorando gracias a las clases.My Spanish is improving thanks to the classes.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about her language progress at a cafe.
- Elena¡Hola Daniel! Mi español está mejorando, ¿verdad?Hi Daniel! My Spanish is getting better, right?
- DanielSí, Elena, hablas mucho mejor ahora.Yes, Elena, you speak much better now.
- ElenaMe alegra mucho oír eso.I am very happy to hear that.
- DanielSigue practicando así de bien.Keep practicing just as well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
