Mi amor
romantic, any gender
To call a girl "my love", say Mi amor. It is the same for men and women. Other warm choices are mi vida, "my life", and mi cielo, "my sky". It is also called Mi cariño.
Meaning: term of endearment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Mi amor | romantic, any gender |
| Mi vida | romantic |
| Mi cielo | affectionate |
| Mi cariño | affectionate |
These pet names are used in couples and in families. Parents say mi amor, mi vida and mi cielo to their children as well.
Which one should you use?
Mi amor is the most common. Mi vida sounds a little more intense, and mi cielo is soft and sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mi means "my" and does not change with gender. If you add an adjective such as querida it ends in -a for a woman.
Did you know?
- Spanish pet names often use words for sky and life, such as mi cielo and mi vida, rather than only words for sweet things.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi amor.Good morning, my love.
- Te quiero, mi vida.I love you, my life.
- Ven aquí, mi cielo.Come here, my sky.
Example conversation
Raúl calls his wife Beatriz from the airport.
- RaúlHola, mi amor. Ya aterricé.Hi, my love. I have landed.
- BeatrizQué bien, mi vida. Te espero.Great, my life. I am waiting for you.
- RaúlLlego en una hora.I will be there in an hour.
