conmigo
/kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "with me" is translated into Spanish as conmigo.
conmigo is used to indicate that someone or something is in the company of the speaker.
Which one should you use?
Just as conmigo is the fused form for "with me", the word contigo is used to mean "with you".
How does it change in a sentence?
conmigo is a single, fused word rather than a combination of con and mí. In a typical sentence, conmigo is placed after the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/kommiɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to say con mí instead of the correct single word conmigo.
Did you know?
- Although conmigo means 'with me', it is used in the phrase cuenta conmigo to mean 'you can count on me' or 'I am available to help'.
- While conmigo is a single word, you cannot do the same for other people. To say 'with him' or 'with her', you must use two separate words: con él or con ella.
- In very old Spanish texts or certain poetic styles, you might encounter the word mecum, though it is no longer used in daily speech.
Examples in context
- Ven a casa conmigo.Come home with me.This sentence shows how to use conmigo when inviting someone to a location.Tatoeba #3602942 by ficion, translation #3365645 by CK
- Ven a nadar conmigo.Come swim with me.This sentence shows how to use conmigo when inviting someone to an activity.Tatoeba #564502 by Shishir, translation #563201 by CK
- Ven a pecar conmigo.Come sin with me.This sentence shows how to use conmigo in a different context of an activity.Tatoeba #564504 by Shishir, translation #563127 by sacredceltic
- Ven conmigo al cine.Come with me to the cinema.
- ¿Estás dispuesto a viajar conmigo?Are you willing to travel with me?
- Sale conmigo al concierto.He/She goes to the concert with me.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are deciding on a lunch plan.
- Alejandro¿Quieres comer conmigo hoy?Do you want to eat with me today?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría comer contigo.Yes, I would love to eat with you.
- Alejandro¡Perfecto! ¿Qué quieres comer?Perfect! What do you want to eat?
- LucíaTengo ganas de pizza.I feel like having pizza.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.