chérie
/t͡ʃeɾje/from spelling rules
chérie is the Spanish term for 'cherie'.
chérie is used to refer to a loved one.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the terms güero or güera may be used as a term of endearment meaning 'blondie'.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃeɾje/
Did you know?
- The word chérie is actually French, not Spanish, and its use in a Spanish context is usually a stylistic choice or a reference to a specific person's name.
- In Spain, it is common to use tesoro, meaning 'treasure', as a term of endearment for children or romantic partners, which sounds much more intense in English.
- A Spanish speaker's go-to term of endearment is often cariño, which stems from the word for 'affection' or 'care'.
Examples in context
- Hola, cariño, ¿cómo estás?Hello, sweetheart, how are you?
- Ven aquí, amor.Come here, my love.
- Te amo, mi vida.I love you, my life.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are having breakfast together.
- ElenaBuenos días, chérie.Good morning, darling.
- MateoBuenos días, Elena.Good morning, Elena.
- Elena¿Quieres más café?Do you want more coffee?
- MateoSí, por favor, gracias.Yes, please, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
