mi amor
affectionate
To call a boy "love" use mi amor. Other sweet words are cariño and mi vida, and for a child mi niño.
Meaning: term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | affectionate |
| cariño | affectionate |
| mi vida | affectionate |
Mi amor is used by parents with children and by couples with each other. It works for both boys and girls.
Which one should you use?
Cariño means "darling" and is a little milder. For a young boy, mi niño or campeón are common.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word amor is masculine, but the phrase mi amor is used for a girl as well, so it never changes.
Did you know?
- The phrase mi amor is also used between friends in some countries, with no romantic meaning.
Examples in context
- Ven, mi amor.Come here, my love.
- Gracias, cariño.Thank you, darling.
- Eres mi vida.You are my life.
Example conversation
Papá calls his son Pablo to dinner in Madrid.
- PapáPablo, mi amor, a cenar.Pablo, my love, time for dinner.
- PabloYa voy, papá.Coming, Dad.
- PapáLávate las manos, cariño.Wash your hands, darling.
- PabloVale, ya está.Okay, done.
