Hola, mi amor
/ˈola mi aˈmoɾ/word by word
The English phrase "hi, my love" is translated into Spanish as Hola, mi amor.
Hola, mi amor is an affectionate greeting used between romantic partners or towards children/family members.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Hola (hello), mi (my) and amor (love).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, hola, cariño is used as a standard way of saying Hi, my love. In Latin American countries, hola, amor and hola, mi vida are commonly used when addressing a loved one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word amor is a masculine noun, so the possessive adjective mi remains the same regardless of the gender of the person being addressed.
Did you know?
- If you are in Mexico or Colombia, you might hear someone say hola, mi cielo, which means 'hi, my sky'.
- The greeting hola may actually originate from the French command holà, which was used to tell someone to 'stop!' or 'hey there!'
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you can use the word amor or cariño to greet someone you are not dating, such as a close friend or a helpful shopkeeper, without it being seen as romantic.
Examples in context
- Hola, mi amor, ¿cómo estás?Hi, my love, how are you?
- Hola, mi amor, te extrañé mucho.Hi, my love, I missed you a lot.
- Hola, mi amor, ¿tuviste un buen día?Hi, my love, did you have a good day?
Example conversation
María greets Javier when he arrives home from work.
- MaríaHola, mi amor, bienvenido a casa.Hi, my love, welcome home.
- JavierHola, María, gracias por esperarme.Hi, María, thanks for waiting for me.
- MaríaNo hay de qué, ¿cómo fue tu día?You're welcome, how was your day?
- JavierFue un día muy largo, pero estoy feliz de verte.It was a very long day, but I am happy to see you.
