mi amor
/mi amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'mon amour' is translated into Spanish as mi amor.
mi amor is used as a term of endearment for romantic partners, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, it can also be used affectionately for children or close family members. Other similar expressions include Cariño mío, which means 'my love' or 'my sweetie' and the diminutive Amorcito, which is used to express endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
mi amor is a fixed expression where mi is the possessive adjective and amor is the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi amoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, shopkeepers or waitresses might call you mi amor or amor as a friendly way to address a customer, even if there is no romantic connection.
- The word amor is related to the Latin 'amāre', which is the direct ancestor of the English word 'amatory', describing things related to love or desire.
- In certain contexts, mi amor can be used sarcastically or condescendingly during an argument, similar to how 'honey' is sometimes used in English.
Examples in context
- Gracias por todo, mi amorThank you for everything, my love
- Eres mi amada eternamenteYou are my beloved forever
- Te extraño mucho, mi vidaI miss you so much, my love
- Cariño mío, eres lo mejor que me ha pasadoMy love, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me
- Buenos días, amorcitoGood morning, my little love
- Eres mi amor de siempre.You are my love forever.
- Hola, mi amor, ¿cómo estás?Hello, my love, how are you?
- Te quiero mucho, mi amor.I love you very much, my love.
Example conversation
A couple is greeting each other at home in the evening.
- ElenaHola, mi amor, ya llegué.Hello, my love, I'm home.
- MateoBienvenida, Elena, te extrañé.Welcome, Elena, I missed you.
- ElenaYo también te extrañé, Mateo.I missed you too, Mateo.
- MateoEres mi amor y mi vida.You are my love and my life.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
