When do I say "Mi" and when "Me"?

Question

Hi, why do I say Mi madre but Me iiamo? What is really "my" in Spanish?

My mother, mi madre - eikoe27, Jan 27, 2012

Answer 1

In your examples, mi as in mi madre is a possessive pronoun meaning "my".

Me as in me llamo is a reflexive pronoun meaning "myself". - I call myself... (whatever).

There are many types of pronouns in Spanish, just as in English, and you have to learn them.

Answer 2

You must use "mi" when you're talking about posession: "She's my mother" (Ella es mi madre), "Welcome to my home" (Bienvenido a mi casa).

"Me" is an accusative. It's used when I receive the verbal action.

Bienvenido SiliaC! Otra hablante nativo! - kdrinning, Jan 27, 2012