mi amor
affectionate
The usual way to say "my love" to a boy is mi amor. Mi cielo means "my sky" and mi vida means "my life", and both are used the same way.
Meaning: term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | affectionate |
| mi cielo | affectionate |
| mi vida | affectionate |
Parents, grandparents and couples use these words. They do not change with the gender of the person.
Which one should you use?
Mi cielo is a very tender word often used with children. Mi vida is warm and used by both couples and parents.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Calling a stranger mi amor can sound too familiar, even though some shop sellers in Latin America do so.
Did you know?
- The pet name mi cielo literally means "my sky" and is used with children in many countries.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi amor.Good morning, my love.
- Ven aquí, mi cielo.Come here, my sky.
- Te extraño, mi vida.I miss you, my life.
Example conversation
Elisa calls her boyfriend Daniel from another city.
- ElisaHola, mi amor, ¿cómo estás?Hi, my love, how are you?
- DanielBien, te extrañaba.Good, I was missing you.
- ElisaYo también, mi vida.Me too, my life.
- DanielNos vemos el viernes.See you on Friday.
