sé mi san valentín
/se mi san balentin/from spelling rules
The phrase "be my valentine" in Spanish is translated as sé mi san valentín.
This phrase is used as a romantic request for someone to be your partner or date for Valentine's Day.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Colombia, the equivalent of Valentine's Day is celebrated on June 30 and is called el día del amor y la amistad.
- While the phrase refers to a person, many people in Latin America use 'Día del Amor y la Amistad' to include platonic friends. This means a 'Valentine' might actually be a best friend rather than a romantic interest.
- The word sé in this phrase is a command form of the verb 'ser', meaning 'be'. It is spelled with an accent to distinguish it from the pronoun se which is used for reflexive actions.
Example conversation
Mateo is giving Elena a card and flowers.
- MateoElena, sé mi San Valentín.Elena, be my Valentine.
- Elena¡Qué lindo! Sí, me encantaría.How sweet! Yes, I would love to.
- Mateo¡Genial! Vamos a cenar juntos.Great! Let's have dinner together.
- ElenaMe parece perfecto, Mateo.That sounds perfect, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
