bebé
everyday
In the Dominican Republic bebé is the word for a baby and also a pet name for a partner. Couples also say mi amor and, to a woman, mami.
Meaning: infant or term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bebé | everyday |
| mi amor | endearment |
| mami | endearment, to a woman |
The word mami is used for a mother but also as a friendly word for a woman, and papi works the same way for a man.
Which one should you use?
For an infant, bebé or bebecito is used. As a pet name it is addressed to a partner or sometimes a child.
Did you know?
- The words mami and papi are very common friendly address in Dominican speech and carry no romantic meaning by themselves.
Examples in context
- El bebé está durmiendo.The baby is sleeping.
- Hola, bebé, ¿cómo estás?Hi, baby, how are you?
- Mi amor, te espero en casa.My love, I will wait for you at home.
Example conversation
Yanira talks with her friend about a new baby in Santiago.
- Yanira¿Cómo está el bebé?How is the baby?
- AmigaMuy bien, ya duerme toda la noche.Very well, he sleeps all night now.
- YaniraQué bueno.Great.
