How to Say ‘My parents’ in Mexican Spanish
Mis papás
mees pah-PAHS
[mees pah-PAHS]
💬 Usage Tip: In Mexico, papás is the everyday word for "parents," and it includes mom. Padres means the same thing but sounds more formal.
Phrase Breakdown
Mis
[mees]
my
A possessive adjective showing something belongs to me.
Mis introduce posesión en "Mis hermanos".
"Mis" shows possession in "My siblings."
papás
[pah-PAHS]
parents
Informal Mexican word for mom and dad together; plural of papá.
Mis papás son muy buenos.
My parents are very nice.
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