mi amor
affectionate
The usual way to call a guy "my love" is mi amor. It has the same form for a man or a woman, and mi vida and mi cielo are close alternatives.
Meaning: term of endearment for a male partner (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | affectionate |
| Mi vida | affectionate |
| Mi cielo | affectionate |
Mi amor is used between partners, but also by parents speaking to their sons. Mi vida literally means "my life" and mi cielo means "my sky".
How does it change in a sentence?
These endearments stay the same for a male listener because the nouns amor, vida and cielo do not take the gender of the person addressed.
When do people say it?
Spanish speakers use these words freely and often, so hearing mi amor does not always mean a romantic relationship.
Did you know?
- Mi amor uses the masculine noun amor, even when it is said to a woman.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi amor.Good morning, my love.
- Te quiero, mi vida.I love you, my life.
- Gracias, mi cielo.Thank you, my dear.
Example conversation
Valeria speaks to her husband Andrés when he comes home late.
- ValeriaMi amor, ya llegaste.My love, you are home.
- AndrésSí, perdona la hora.Yes, sorry about the hour.
- ValeriaNo pasa nada, mi vida. Ven a cenar.It is fine, my dear. Come and eat dinner.
