este es mi
/este es mi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this is my" is translated into Spanish as este es mi.
A phrase used to introduce or identify something that belongs to the speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change its gender to match the noun being introduced: use esta es mi for feminine nouns and este es mi for masculine nouns. To say 'these are my' for masculine plural nouns, use estos son mis.
How do you pronounce it?
/este es mi/
Did you know?
- While este es mi identifies ownership, Spanish speakers often omit the possessive mi and use the definite article el or la when referring to body parts.
- The Spanish word este is related to the name of the country Austria.
- In some Spanish dialects, using mi can be replaced by mío after the noun, such as este es el perro mío, to sound more colloquial or regional.
Examples in context
- Este es mi gato.This is my cat.This sentence is useful for identifying a cat using este es mi.Tatoeba #1216391 by cueyayotl, translation #712344 by papabear
- Este es mi plan.This is my plan.This sentence is useful for identifying a plan using este es mi.Tatoeba #4329291 by pchamorro, translation #3734754 by CK
- Este es mi vino.This is my wine.This sentence is useful for identifying wine using este es mi.Tatoeba #4772131 by DarkHollow, translation #1764490 by CK
- Esta es mi casaThis is my house
- Esta es mi amigaThis is my friend [female]
- Este es mi cocheThis is my car
- Este es mi hijoThis is my son
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are looking at a photo album in a living room.
- SofíaMateo, este es mi primo.Mateo, this is my cousin.
- Mateo¿Él vive aquí en la ciudad?Does he live here in the city?
- SofíaNo, él vive en Madrid.No, he lives in Madrid.
- MateoEs una foto muy bonita.It is a very pretty photo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, este, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
