esto es mío
/esto es mio/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this is mine" is translated into Spanish as esto es mío.
The phrase is used to state that a specific object belongs to the speaker. The word mío is a possessive pronoun, and it is important to note that it changes its form depending on the gender and number of the noun that is being possessed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term carnal is commonly used in the informal phrase Esto es mío, carnal. to mean "This is mine, bro.".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase esto es mío uses the neutral demonstrative esto to refer to an unspecified object or a general situation.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying esto es mi. In Spanish, mi is a possessive adjective that must be followed by a noun (for example, mi libro). Because you are using the word on its own to meanmine", you must use the possessive pronoun mío.
Did you know?
- In some dialects, the phrase es lo mío is used as an idiom to say that a particular activity is exactly what the speaker is naturally good at.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, claiming 'esto es mío' can feel much more aggressive or blunt than the English 'this is mine', often requiring a softer tone to avoid sounding confrontational.
- The word mío can be used in the phrase ¡Ay de mí!, which translates to 'Woe is me' and expresses grief rather than possession.
Examples in context
- Nada de esto es mío.None of this is mine.This sentence is useful for expressing that none of a certain group of things belongs to you.Tatoeba #9611472 by dpcossio, translation #9611462 by CK
- Esto es mío.This is mine.This sentence is a direct way to state ownership.Tatoeba #2626532 by Shishir, translation #2233709 by CK
- ¡Esto es mío!This is mine!This sentence uses an exclamation point to emphasize ownership.Tatoeba #1535578 by marcelostockle, translation #1221343 by Luornu
- Señor, este libro es míoSir, this book is mine.
- Esta camiseta es mía, ¿te gusta?This T-shirt is mine, do you like it?
- Oye, esto es mío, carnal. No lo toquesHey, this is mine, bro. Don't touch it.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are tidying up a shared table.
- Daniel¿Es este tu bolígrafo, Lucía?Is this your pen, Lucía?
- LucíaNo, creo que no.No, I don't think so.
- DanielAh, entonces esto es mío.Ah, then this is mine.
- LucíaSí, tiene tu nombre escrito.Yes, it has your name written on it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
