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"Mi" is a form of "mi", an adjective which is often translated as "my". "Mi familia" is a phrase which is often translated as "my family". Learn more about the difference between "mi" and "mi familia" below.
mi(
mee
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (possessive)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
mi familia(
mee
fah
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mee
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lyah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. my family
La mayor parte de mi familia vive en Buenos Aires.Most of my family lives in Buenos Aires.
2. (my lineage)
a. my family
Mi familia desciende de una antigua dinastía de reyes.My family is descended from an ancient dynasty of kings.
