mismísimo

very same

adjective mees-MEE-see-moh Rare

Usage Note

Mismísimo is the superlative intensifier of mismo, formed with the suffix -ísimo. It emphasises identity with theatrical or ironic force: el mismísimo rey = 'the king himself, no less.' It is always used with a definite article and precedes the noun. The standard mismo already means 'same/self,' but mismísimo adds strong emphasis or mock-solemnity.

Examples

"Lo dijo el mismísimo director."

Natural Translation

The director himself said it.

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