mi niña hermosa
/mi niɲa eɾmosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my gorgeous girl" can be translated into Spanish as mi niña hermosa.
mi niña hermosa is an affectionate term used to describe a female child or a romantic partner who is very beautiful. Because the word niña is used, the phrase can be applied to both a young girl and a romantic partner in an endearing way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), niña (girl/child) and hermosa (beautiful/gorgeous).
Which one should you use?
While hermosa means gorgeous or beautiful, using mi niña bonita would be a slightly more common, though less intense, way to say "my pretty girl".
How do you pronounce it?
/mi niɲa eɾmosa/
Did you know?
- While hermosa is a high compliment, in some regions it is used as a generic term of endearment by street vendors or shopkeepers to attract female customers, regardless of their actual appearance.
- In Mexico and parts of Central America, mi niña can be used as a polite and maternal way to address a female stranger to show kindness.
- The word mi descends from the Latin 'meus', which was shortened when spoken before words starting with vowels.
Examples in context
- Hola, cariño. ¿Cómo estás hoy, mi chica hermosa?Hello, darling. How are you today, my gorgeous girl?
- Eres mi niña hermosa.You are my gorgeous girl.
- Buenas noches, mi niña hermosa.Goodnight, my gorgeous girl.
- Mira a mi niña hermosa.Look at my gorgeous girl.
Example conversation
Mateo is telling Sofía how much he admires her before they go out.
- SofíaHola, Mateo.Hello, Mateo.
- MateoHola, mi niña hermosa.Hello, my gorgeous girl.
- SofíaGracias, eres muy dulce.Thank you, you are very sweet.
- MateoEs la verdad.It is the truth.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
