bebé
endearment, common
The word for "baby" as a pet name for a girlfriend is bebé in Spanish. Many couples prefer mi amor or cariño, which are more traditional. It is also called mi vida.
Meaning: term of endearment for a girlfriend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bebé | endearment, common |
| mi amor | endearment, romantic |
| cariño | endearment, tender |
| mi vida | endearment, romantic |
Bebé is a loan from the same word for an infant, and it is popular in Latin America. Mi amor means "my love" and fits any romantic partner.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Bebé is common in Mexico and Colombia. In Spain cariño and cielo are heard more often than bebé.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bebé is the same for a boy and a girl, so mi bebé works for either partner. Words like hermosa and preciosa are feminine and fit a girlfriend.
Did you know?
- The word bebé in Spanish is stressed on the last syllable, so it is pronounced "beh-BEH".
Examples in context
- Hola, bebé, ¿cómo amaneciste?Hi, baby, how did you wake up?
- Te extraño, mi amor.I miss you, my love.
- Gracias, cariño.Thank you, sweetheart.
Example conversation
Tomás calls his girlfriend Alma in the evening.
- TomásHola, bebé, ¿cómo te fue hoy?Hi, baby, how was your day?
- AlmaBien, mi amor, cansada pero contenta.Good, my love, tired but happy.
- TomásDescansa, preciosa.Rest, gorgeous.
