mi amor
affectionate
The Spanish word for "love" is amor. To a woman you can say mi amor, cariño or mi vida as endearments, and te amo to tell her you love her.
Meaning: love, and affectionate words for a woman (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | affectionate |
| Cariño | affectionate |
| Mi vida | affectionate |
Amor also works alone as a way to address her, as in Hola, amor. The verb amar means "to love" in a deep sense.
Which one should you use?
Te quiero is a gentler way to say "I love you", and te amo is stronger and more romantic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun amor is masculine, so you say mi amor even to a woman. Words that describe her take the feminine ending, such as querida for "dear".
Did you know?
- The noun amor is masculine, so in Spanish a woman can be addressed as mi amor without changing the word.
Examples in context
- Te amo, mi amor.I love you, my love.
- Hola, cariño, ¿cómo estás?Hi, darling, how are you?
- Querida, te extraño.Dear, I miss you.
Example conversation
Pablo leaves a voice message for his wife Sandra.
- PabloHola, mi amor. Ya voy para casa.Hi, my love. I am on my way home.
- SandraTe espero, cariño.I am waiting for you, darling.
- PabloTe amo, Sandra.I love you, Sandra.
