“My” is a possessive adjective that is used to indicate that something belongs to a particular person. In Spanish, the word for “my” is “mi.” It is used before a noun that begins with a consonant, and “mis” is used before a noun that begins with a vowel.
For example:
- Mi casa (my house)
- Mis amigos (my friends)
The following table shows when to use “mi” and “mis”:
| Noun | Use |
|---|---|
| Begins with a consonant | Mi |
| Begins with a vowel | Mis |
The following sentences show how to use “mi” and “mis” in sentences:
- Esta es mi casa. (This is my house.)
- Estos son mis amigos. (These are my friends.)
- Me gusta mi trabajo. (I like my job.)
- Mis padres son muy amables. (My parents are very kind.)
In addition to “mi,” there are other possessive adjectives in Spanish. The following table shows the most common possessive adjectives:
| Possessive Adjective | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mi | My |
| Tu | Your (informal) |
| Su | Your (formal), his, her, its |
| Nuestro/a | Our |
| Vuestro/a | Your (plural) |
Possessive adjectives are used with nouns to indicate that something belongs to a particular person. The possessive adjective must agree with the noun in number and gender.
For example:
- Mi casa (my house)
- Mis casas (my houses)
- Su libro (his/her book)
- Sus libros (his/her books)
Possessive adjectives can also be used with pronouns. The possessive adjective must agree with the pronoun in person and number.
For example:
- Mi casa (my house)
- Tu casa (your house)
- Su casa (his/her house)
- Nuestra casa (our house)
One of the most common mistakes with possessive adjectives is using the wrong form of the adjective. For example, using “mi” before a noun that begins with a vowel. Another common mistake is using the wrong possessive adjective. For example, using “su” to refer to something that belongs to you.
- Translate the following sentences into Spanish:
- My house is big.
- Your friends are nice.
- His book is interesting.
- Our car is new.
- Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive adjective:
- Esta es _____ casa. (This is my house.)
- Estos son _____ amigos. (These are your friends.)
- Me gusta _____ trabajo. (I like my job.)
- _____ padres son muy amables. (My parents are very kind.)
- Answer the following questions in Spanish:
- ¿Cuál es tu casa? (What is your house?)
- ¿Quiénes son tus amigos? (Who are your friends?)
- ¿Qué te gusta de tu trabajo? (What do you like about your job?)
- ¿Cómo son tus padres? (How are your parents?)
Possessive adjectives are an important part of Spanish grammar. They are used to indicate that something belongs to a particular person. By understanding how to use possessive adjectives correctly, you can improve your Spanish communication skills.