mi amor
/mi amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Spanish as mi amor.
mi amor is a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or someone the speaker loves deeply. While it is primarily used for romantic partners, it is also commonly used by parents or elders toward children.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun amor (love).
Which one should you use?
mi amor can function both as a direct address (vocative) and as a noun phrase within a sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
Even when addressing a woman, the phrase remains mi amor because the noun amor is masculine. The gender of the person being addressed does not change the form.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi amoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you might hear a shopkeeper or a stranger call you mi amor or mi vida without any romantic intent at all.
- In certain contexts, saying mi amor with a specific sarcastic tone can be used to express annoyance or condescension rather than affection.
- The word amor shares an ancient root with the English word 'amorous', which describes someone feeling or showing sexual desire.
Examples in context
- Mi amor es sincero.My love is true.This sentence shows mi amor used as a noun phrase.Tatoeba #7715905 by arh, translation #11650284 by ddnktr
- Mi amor, ¿por qué lloras?Why are you crying, my love?This sentence shows mi amor used as a direct address.Tatoeba #2143048 by Shishir, translation #7634511 by kaesekaiser
- Mi amor por ti es difícil de explicar.My love for you is hard to explain.Tatoeba #2726883 by cueyayotl, translation #2726848 by Reiha
- Quiero pasar el resto de mi vida contigo, mi amor.I want to spend the rest of my life with you, my love.
- Querido mío, siempre estás en mis pensamientos.My love, you are always on my mind.
- ¡Hola, mi vida! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hi, my love! How are you today?
- ¿Quieres salir a cenar, cariño?Do you want to go out for dinner, darling?
- Eres el amor de mi vida.You are the love of my life.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is saying goodbye to María before he leaves for work.
- JavierTe quiero mucho, mi amor.I love you very much, my love.
- MaríaYo también te quiero, Javier.I love you too, Javier.
- JavierQue tengas un buen día.Have a good day.
- MaríaGracias, mi amor. Adiós.Thank you, my love. Goodbye.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
