novia
everyday, Colombia
In Colombia a girlfriend is novia. It is the standard word and it is used for both a girlfriend and a fiancée, with context showing which. It is also called mi amor and mi vida.
Meaning: female romantic partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| novia | everyday, Colombia |
| mi amor | affectionate, term of address |
| mi vida | affectionate |
Say mi novia to introduce her. When talking to her, couples use mi amor or mi vida. For the male partner the word is novio.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Colombians often use novia for a serious relationship, while a casual one may be described with a phrase such as estoy saliendo con alguien.
Did you know?
- The plural novios can mean a boyfriend and girlfriend together as a couple.
Examples in context
- Te presento a mi novia, Valentina.Let me introduce my girlfriend, Valentina.
- Mi novia es de Cartagena.My girlfriend is from Cartagena.
- Mi amor, te quiero mucho.My love, I care about you a lot.
Example conversation
Felipe introduces his girlfriend to his friend Camilo in Bogotá.
- FelipeCamilo, ella es mi novia, Valentina.Camilo, this is my girlfriend, Valentina.
- CamiloMucho gusto, Valentina.Nice to meet you, Valentina.
- ValentinaIgualmente, Felipe me habló mucho de ti.Likewise, Felipe told me a lot about you.
