mis seres queridos
/mis seɾes keɾidos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my loved ones" is said as mis seres queridos.
mis seres queridos refers to the people closest to a person, such as family members and very close friends. It is a common phrase used in various contexts, including speeches, letters or emotional conversations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mis (my), seres (beings) and queridos (loved).
Which one should you use?
While mis seres queridos is a standard way to express this sentiment, you can be more explicit and less poetic by saying mi familia y mis amigos más cercanos (my family and my closest friends). Additionally, Mis allegados is a more formal term used to encompass loved ones or people close to you.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single loved one, use the singular form mi ser querido.
How do you pronounce it?
/mis seɾes keɾidos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'loved ones' extends far beyond nuclear family to include compadres, which are godparents and their children.
- The term allegados comes from the verb allegar, meaning 'to bring close'. This shifts the focus from the feeling of love to the physical or social proximity of the people.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if you are speaking specifically about deceased loved ones, you might hear the term mis difuntos instead of mis seres queridos.
Examples in context
- Desde muy joven, siempre he cuidado y protegido a mis seres queridos.From a young age, I have always taken care of and protected my loved ones.
- Siempre celebro las ocasiones especiales con mis allegados.I always celebrate special occasions with my loved ones.
- Pasé el fin de semana con mis seres queridos y nos divertimos mucho.I spent the weekend with my loved ones, and we had a great time.
- Siempre estoy ahí para mi gente durante las buenas y las malas.I'm always there for my loved ones through thick and thin.
- Mis hijos siempre serán mis seres queridos.My children will always be my loved ones.
- Quiero pasar más tiempo con mis seres queridos.I want to spend more time with my loved ones.
- La salud de mis seres queridos es lo más importante.The health of my loved ones is the most important thing.
- Siempre protejo a mis seres queridos.I always protect my loved ones.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their upcoming holiday plans.
- María¿Vas a viajar este verano, Javier?Are you traveling this summer, Javier?
- JavierSí, voy a visitar a mis seres queridos.Yes, I am going to visit my loved ones.
- MaríaQué bueno, yo también estaré con mis seres queridos.That's good, I will also be with my loved ones.
- JavierEs el mejor plan para las vacaciones.It is the best plan for the holidays.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
