mi primer amor
/mi pɾimeɾ amoɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my first love" is said as mi primer amor.
This phrase refers to the first person someone has been in a romantic relationship with.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), primer (first) and amor (love).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, mi primer amor is frequently used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word primero (first) shortens to primer when it is placed immediately before a masculine singular noun, such as amor.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi pɾimeɾ amoɾ/
Did you know?
- In romantic literature and music, amor is often paired with platónico to describe an unattainable first love. This 'platonic love' in Spanish often refers to an unrequited crush rather than a non-sexual friendship.
- The phrase mi primer amor is a staple of boleros, a genre of romantic song where the term often carries a deeper, more poetic sense of longing than in English pop songs.
- While amor means 'love', the Spanish word querer is more commonly used for the act of loving a person in daily conversation. A first love might be described as the first person someone quiso.
Examples in context
- Él es mi primer amor.He's my first love.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as mi primer amor.Tatoeba #544301 by Shishir, translation #541871 by CH
- Ella fue mi primer amor.She was my first love.This sentence is useful for describing someone who was once mi primer amor.Tatoeba #12144656 by carlosalberto, translation #5352262 by Hybrid
- Mi primer amor fue inolvidable. Siempre llevaré en mi corazón esos bellos momentos.My first love was unforgettable, I will always carry those beautiful moments in my heart.
- ¡Mi primer amorcito del alma, te amo más de lo que las palabras pueden expresar!My first love of my soul, I love you more than words can express!
- Aún recuerdo a mi primer amor.I still remember my first love.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their past memories.
- Alejandro¿Todavía piensas en ella?Do you still think about her?
- LucíaNo, pero fue mi primer amor.No, but she was my first love.
- AlejandroEs un recuerdo muy especial.It is a very special memory.
- LucíaSí, lo fue para mí.Yes, it was for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
