mi amante
/mi amante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my lover" is translated into Spanish as mi amante.
The phrase refers to a person with whom one has a romantic or sexual relationship, often outside of a marriage. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, amante carries a strong connotation of an illicit or secret sexual relationship rather than just being a poetic term for a sweetheart.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my) and amante (lover/one who loves).
Which one should you use?
While mi amante often implies a sexual or extramarital relationship, mi pareja (my partner) is a more neutral term used for a long-term romantic partner or spouse.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi amante/
Did you know?
- While amante is often associated with infidelity, it can also refer to someone who is a 'lover of' something, such as amante de la música for a music lover.
- The word amante comes from the Latin verb 'amare', which is the same root found in the English word 'amatory'.
- If you wish to be romantic without implying infidelity, you should use terms like mi amor or mi vida instead of mi amante.
Examples in context
- Mi amante no me ama.My lover doesn't love me.This sentence is useful for using the form mi amante.Tatoeba #1115768 by marcelostockle, translation #759678 by Martha
- Jamás olvidaré la suave y húmeda piel de mi amante en esa noche de verano.I'll never forget the soft and moist skin of my lover on that summer night.Tatoeba #2266472 by marcelostockle, translation #2266476 by MethodGT
- Había dos perlas de rocío en la rosa recién cortada que me regaló mi amante.There were two pearls of dew in the recently cut rose my lover gave me.Tatoeba #2285448 by Shishir, translation #10072653 by espamatics
- Mi amado, no puedo imaginarme la vida sin ti.My beloved, I can't imagine life without you.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a secret relationship.
- JavierElla es mi amante desde hace un año.She has been my lover for a year.
- ElenaNo sabía que tenías una relación así.I didn't know you had a relationship like that.
- JavierEs un secreto entre mi amante y yo.It is a secret between my lover and me.
- ElenaEspero que no te descubran, Javier.I hope you don't get caught, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amante, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
