Translation of Spanish word "mismo" to English
mismo
/ˈmiz.mo/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
How to use
The adjective 'mismo' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to convey the idea of sameness or identity. For example, 'El mismo libro que leíste ayer' (The same book you read yesterday). However, it's worth noting that 'mismo' can sometimes be confused with 'igual', which also means 'same', but 'mismo' implies a stronger sense of identity or sameness. For instance, 'El mismo que yo' (The same as me) is more formal and idiomatic than 'Igual que yo'.
🇬🇧 English
same
Example
Me di cuenta de que tenía la misma edad que tenía mi abuelo cuando se unió a la fuerza aérea.
I realized I was the same age my grandfather was when he joined the air force.
Incluso si los gemelos son idénticos, no son la misma persona, a diferencia de Mark Twain y Samuel Clemens.
Even if the twins are identical, they are not the same person, unlike Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens.
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Common phrases
- el mismo que— the same as
- no es el mismo— is not the same
- lo mismo— the same thing
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What does the Spanish word "mismo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "mismo" means "same" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vivimos en el mismo edificio." (which translates as "I realized I was the same age my grandfather was when he joined the air force.").
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