mi corazón
/mi koɾaθon/from spelling rules
mi corazón is the Spanish way to say "my heart."
While the phrase literally refers to the physical organ, it is frequently used as a direct address or term of endearment for a romantic partner, a child or a very close loved one.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun corazón (heart).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using mi corazón as a term of endearment is an informal and affectionate way to address someone. For an even more informal and endearing tone, you can use Mi corazóncito.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun corazón is corazones.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi koɾaθon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, mi corazón is used by strangers, such as street vendors or shopkeepers, to be polite and friendly to customers.
- If you are feeling 'con el corazón en la mano', you are being completely honest and transparent. It translates to 'with my heart in my hand', implying you have nothing to hide.
- The word corazón can also be used to describe the center of an object, such as 'el corazón de la cebolla', meaning 'the heart of the onion'.
Examples in context
- Vives en mi corazón.You live in my heart.This sentence shows how to use mi corazón to express that someone lives within your heart.Tatoeba #2112460 by Shishir, translation #687942 by lukaszpp
- Estás en mi corazón.You are in my heart.This sentence demonstrates using mi corazón to say someone is in your heart.Tatoeba #4520697 by Shishir, translation #3529911 by adamtrousers
- Lo sé con mi corazón.I know it in my heart.This sentence illustrates using mi corazón to express knowing something deeply in your heart.Tatoeba #2900176 by cueyayotl, translation #2376019 by CK
- Mi corazón está lleno de alegríaMy heart is filled with joy
- Tengo un dolorcito en mi corazónI have a little pain in my heart
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Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye before one of them leaves for work.
- SofíaTe quiero mucho, mi corazón.I love you very much, my heart.
- MateoY yo a ti, mi corazón.And I love you, my heart.
- SofíaQue tengas un buen día.Have a good day.
- MateoGracias, Sofía. Hasta luego.Thank you, Sofia. See you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
