mi novio
/mi nobjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'my boyfriend' is translated into Spanish as mi novio.
You can also use mi pareja as an inclusive term to refer to a boyfriend by saying 'my partner'. For more endearing or informal options, mi chico is an informal and sweet way to refer to a boyfriend, while mi noviecito is an endearing and cute way to refer to a boyfriend.
Which one should you use?
While novio can mean 'fiancé' in some contexts, in common daily usage it is the standard way to say 'boyfriend'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, mi pololo is used to refer to a boyfriend.
Did you know?
- The word novio shares the same root as the English word 'new', as both come from the Latin root meaning 'newly'.
- In certain contexts, noviazgo describes the entire period of being boyfriend and girlfriend, treating the relationship as a formal stage of life.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word novio can be used for both a boyfriend and a bridegroom in a wedding ceremony.
Examples in context
- Él no es mi novio.He's not my boyfriend.This sentence is useful for clarifying that someone is not your boyfriend using mi novio.Tatoeba #1962964 by teskmon, translation #1935032 by Spamster
- Tom no es mi novio.Tom isn't my boyfriend.This sentence is useful for clarifying that Tom is not your boyfriend using mi novio.Tatoeba #2734305 by Shishir, translation #2645845 by CK
- Mi novio está llorando.My boyfriend is crying.This sentence is useful for stating that your boyfriend is crying using mi novio.Tatoeba #5056536 by don_ramon, translation #1815755 by Spamster
- ¿Has conocido a mi novio?Have you met my boyfriend?
- Voy al cine con mi chico.I'm going to the movies with my boyfriend.
- Ayer celebramos el cumpleaños de mi noviecito.Yesterday we celebrated my boyfriend's birthday.
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Example conversation
Lucía is introducing her partner to her friend Alejandro.
- LucíaAlejandro, te presento a mi novio.Alejandro, I introduce you to my boyfriend.
- AlejandroHola, es un gusto conocerte.Hello, it is a pleasure to meet you.
- LucíaÉl es muy amable con mi novio.He is very kind to my boyfriend.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía.Thank you, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, novio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
