mi amor
endearment
To a girlfriend you can say mi amor, cariño or mi vida. They mean "my love", "darling" and "my life". It is also called mi cielo.
Meaning: term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | endearment |
| cariño | warm |
| mi vida | endearment |
| mi cielo | sweet |
None of these changes for a girl or a boy. Add an adjective to describe her, like hermosa or preciosa, and use the feminine ending.
Which one should you use?
Mi cielo means "my sky" and is sweeter and more poetic. Cariño is gentler and also used for friends and children.
Did you know?
- The expression mi media naranja literally "my half orange" is a playful Spanish way to call your partner.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi amor.Good morning, my love.
- Eres preciosa, mi vida.You are beautiful, my love.
- Cariño, ¿vamos al cine?Darling, shall we go to the movies?
Example conversation
Andrés texts his girlfriend Paula before her exam.
- AndrésMucha suerte, mi amor.Good luck, my love.
- PaulaGracias, mi vida. Estoy nerviosa.Thanks, my love. I am nervous.
- AndrésVas a salir bien, cariño.You will do fine, darling.
