mi luna
/mi luna/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'my moon' is translated into Spanish as mi luna.
mi luna is a poetic term of endearment used to describe a loved one. While it is used to express affection, it is less common in everyday Spanish than more standard terms like mi amor or mi vida.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my) and luna (moon).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because luna is a feminine noun, the possessive adjective mi remains the same, but any accompanying adjectives must be feminine (for example, mi luna hermosa).
How do you pronounce it?
/mi luna/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific term, lunares, for the freckles or moles on a person's skin, which literally translates to 'little moons'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the moon is associated with the cycle of women's health, and the term luna is sometimes used as a discreet euphemism for menstruation.
- While mi luna is romantic, Spanish speakers often use luna in the idiom está en la luna, which describes someone who is daydreaming or completely oblivious to their surroundings.
Examples in context
- Eres mi luna, mi amorYou are my moon, my love
- Eres mi estrella de noche, mi luna hermosaYou are my nighttime star, my beautiful moon
- Eres mi lucero, mi dulce lunaYou are my bright star, my sweet moon
- Te extraño mucho, mi lunitaI really miss you, my little moon
- ¡Buenos días, mi amor! Eres mi luna y mi solGood morning, my love! You are my moon and my sun
- Eres mi tesoro, mi luna brillanteYou are my treasure, my shining moon
- Eres mi media naranja, mi luna radianteYou are my half orange, my radiant moon
- Querida, eres mi luna en la noche más oscuraMy dear, you are my moon in the darkest night
- Te quiero, mi lucero de siempre, mi luna amadaI love you, my everlasting star, my beloved moon
- Mi tesoro, eres mi luna y mi sol, mi todoMy treasure, you are my moon and my sun, my everything
- Eres mi media naranja, mi luna más hermosaYou are my half orange, my most beautiful moon
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at the stars.
- JavierMira qué linda es la noche, mi luna.Look how beautiful the night is, my moon.
- MaríaEs verdad, Javier. Todo es hermoso.It's true, Javier. Everything is beautiful.
- JavierTú brillas más que cualquier estrella.You shine brighter than any star.
- MaríaEres muy dulce conmigo.You are very sweet with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
