Mesmíssimas

Mesmíssimas is a Portuguese word, specifically the feminine plural superlative form of the adverb "mesmo," which itself is derived from the Latin word "ipssimus." It translates roughly to "the very same," "the exact same," or "precisely the same." This intensifies the concept of sameness or identity.

The word is often used for emphasis, highlighting that something is identical to something else that has already been mentioned or is understood from context. For example, "Eram as mesmíssimas pessoas que eu vi ontem" translates to "They were the very same people I saw yesterday." The superlative suffix "-íssimo" conveys a high degree of intensity, making it stronger than simply "mesmas" (same).

In grammatical terms, "mesmíssimas" functions as an adjective or adverb, agreeing in gender and number with the noun it modifies or describes. Its usage is common in informal and formal Portuguese, serving to strongly assert identity or uniformity. It is less frequently used in its masculine singular or plural forms, with "mesmo" and "mesmos" being more prevalent. The feminine singular "mesmíssima" also exists but is similarly less common than its masculine counterpart or the plural forms.