amor
standard
The word for "love" is amor, in Cuba as everywhere. Cubans also call a partner mi vida or cariño, and say mi amor to someone they care about.
Meaning: love, affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| amor | standard |
| mi vida | endearment |
| cariño | warm |
Amor is a noun and an endearment. Mi vida literally means "my life" and is used for a partner, a child or a close friend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cuban speech it is common to hear affectionate words such as mi amor used even between friends or by a shop assistant.
Did you know?
- Strong sweet coffee served in small cups is a daily habit in Cuba.
Examples in context
- Te mando todo mi amor.I send you all my love.
- Ven acá, mi vida.Come here, my love.
- El amor de mi vida.The love of my life.
Example conversation
Dayami and her husband Orlando talk after dinner in Santiago de Cuba.
- DayamiOrlando, mi vida, ¿quieres café?Orlando, my love, do you want coffee?
- OrlandoSí, mi amor, gracias.Yes, my love, thanks.
- DayamiYa te lo traigo.I will bring it to you now.
