miel
food, everyday
In Mexico the sweet food is miel. As a term of endearment people say mi amor, mi vida or cariño. Miel is rarely used as a pet name in Mexico.
Meaning: sweet food made by bees, also a term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| miel | food, everyday |
| mi amor | endearment, Mexico |
| cariño | endearment |
Say miel de abeja for bee honey and miel de maple for maple syrup. Couples call each other mi amor or mi vida.
Which one should you use?
English "honey" can be a pet name, but Spanish miel is usually only the food. Mi cielo and mi vida are better for endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
Miel is feminine: la miel. The plural is mieles.
Did you know?
- Yucatán has a long tradition of beekeeping with the stingless Melipona bee, whose honey is called miel melipona.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el té con miel.I like tea with honey.
- Gracias, mi amor.Thanks, honey.
Example conversation
Ernesto and his wife Julia make breakfast at home in Mérida.
- ErnestoJulia, ¿quieres miel en tu pan?Julia, do you want honey on your bread?
- JuliaSí, mi amor, gracias.Yes, honey, thank you.
- ErnestoAquí tienes, mi vida.Here you go, my dear.
