mi amor
endearment, Mexico
In Mexico the usual way to say "babe" to a partner is mi amor. Bebé is also common, and mi vida is a warmer, more tender option.
Meaning: term of endearment for a partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | endearment, Mexico |
| bebé | casual |
| mi vida | affectionate |
Couples also say corazón, cariño and mi cielo. Parents use mi amor for children as well, so it does not always mean romance.
How do you pronounce it?
Bebé is stressed on the last syllable, "beh-BEH".
Did you know?
- In Mexico mi amor is used so widely that shop assistants and relatives sometimes say it to people they hardly know, and it is not meant as flirting.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi amor.Good morning, babe.
- Bebé, ¿ya comiste?Babe, did you eat yet?
- Te extraño, mi vida.I miss you, babe.
Example conversation
Ana calls her boyfriend Diego on her lunch break.
- AnaHola, mi amor, ¿cómo vas?Hi babe, how is it going?
- DiegoBien, bebé, ¿y tú?Good, babe, and you?
- AnaTe marcaba para ver qué cenamos.I was calling to see what we have for dinner.
