mi amor
standard
In Puerto Rico "my love" is mi amor, and mi vida ("my life") and mi cielo ("my sky") are just as tender.
Meaning: affectionate address to a partner (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | standard |
| mi vida | warm |
| mi cielo | warm |
These pet names are used with partners, children and even close friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
They stay the same for men and women.
Did you know?
- Mi vida literally means "my life" and is one of the most common pet names in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Te extraño, mi amor.I miss you, my love.
- Buenas noches, mi cielo.Good night, my darling.
Example conversation
Jorge texts his wife Lidia during his lunch break.
- JorgeMi amor, ¿cómo va tu día?My love, how is your day going?
- LidiaBien, mi vida. Te extraño.Good, my love. I miss you.
- JorgeNos vemos en la noche.See you at night.
