mismo (a)...many meanings?

Question

Is it true that mismo (a) can mean "same, even, self or very," depending on where it is placed in the sentence? (either before, after or instead of the noun) If so can someone explain which placement has which meaning?

Answer 1

This isn't my analysis but I figured it would be of some help. The short answer to your question is yes, mismo can have that variety of meanings.

Por ejemplo:

• Yo mismo lo hago = I myself do it
• Viven en la misma calle = they live in the same street
• Es lo mismo = it's the same thing
• Lo mismo no vienen = they may not come
• En ese mismo momento = at that very moment

eso mismo. - ChamacoMalo, Sep 5, 2009