mi para siempre
/mi paɾa sjempɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my forever" is translated into Spanish as mi para siempre.
This is a romantic term of endearment used to describe a partner one intends to love for the rest of their life.
Which one should you use?
You might also use mi vida entera, which means "my entire life" or the informal expression Mi media naranja, which literally means "my half orange" and refers to someone being your perfect match.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi paɾa sjempɾe/
Did you know?
- The word siempre comes from the Latin semper. This same root appears in the famous motto of the US Marine Corps, 'Semper Fidelis', which means 'always faithful'.
- While mi vida literally means 'my life', it is used as a casual term of endearment. It is common to hear it used in the same way English speakers use 'honey' or 'sweetheart' in everyday conversation.
- The word para in mi para siempre is a linguistic blend. It originated from the Late Latin prō ad, combining two separate prepositions into one single word over time.
Examples in context
- Mi amada esposa, tú eres mi eternidad, mi para siempre, mi perenne compañera.My beloved wife, you are my eternity, my forever, my perennial companion.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are watching the sunset together.
- LucíaTe amo mucho, Mateo.I love you so much, Mateo.
- MateoYo también te amo, Lucía.I love you too, Lucía.
- LucíaEres mi para siempre.You are my forever.
- MateoY tú eres la mía.And you are mine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, para, siempre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
