Chéri
/t͡ʃeɾi/from spelling rules
The phrase "cheri" is used in Spanish as a French term of endearment to refer to a loved one.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃeɾi/
Did you know?
- Using a French term like chéri in a Spanish sentence can sometimes be perceived as a playful or ironic gesture, rather than a sincere expression of love.
- Using chéri in Spanish is often a stylistic choice to signal sophistication or a romanticized view of French culture rather than a common daily habit.
- While chéri is borrowed from French, Spanish speakers often replace it with cariño, which shares a root with the word for 'affection' and 'warmth'.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola cariño! ¿Qué planes tienes para hoy?Hi sweetheart, what are your plans for today?
- Hola, amor, ¿Cómo ha sido tu día?Hi, love, how has your day been?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are having breakfast together.
- SofíaBuenos días, Chéri.Good morning, darling.
- AlejandroBuenos días, Sofía.Good morning, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Quieres más café?Do you want more coffee?
- AlejandroSí, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
