si mismo

himself / herself / itself / oneself

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himself / herself / itself / oneself Usually written with an accent in correct Spanish: “sí mismo”. Used for emphasis or reflexive meaning, often after a preposition like “por sí mismo” or “a sí mismo”.

SP: Cada jugador dio lo mejor de si mismo.

EN: Each player gave the best of himself.

Cada jugador dio lo mejor de si mismo.

Each player gave their best.

Señor, ha sido nuestro error, ¿por qué se castiga a si mismo?

Sir, it was our mistake, why are you punishing yourself?

— हम दिल दे चुके सनम (1999)

Él piensa en si mismo.

He thinks about himself.

— Un profeta (2009)

Mierda, no puede hacer nada por si mismo.

Shit, he can't do anything for himself.

— A primera vista (2014)