Mi único y verdadero amor
/mi uniko i beɾdadeɾo amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my one and only" can be translated into Spanish as Mi único y verdadero amor.
This phrase is used to describe the single person someone loves more than anyone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Mi único y verdadero amor literally translates to "My only and true love".
Which one should you use?
While Mi único y verdadero amor is a more poetic and emphatic way to express this sentiment, a shorter and more common way to say it is Mi único amor.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the noun being described is feminine, the adjectives must change to única and verdadera, as seen in the phrase Mi única y verdadera pasión.
When do people say it?
In informal situations, speakers might use the expression Mi Media Naranja, which translates to "my other half" or "my better half".
Did you know?
- The phrase mi media naranja is a popular way to express this sentiment, but it literally means 'my half orange' rather than 'my better half'.
- Depending on the region, a person might be called mi cielo or mi vida instead of using a phrase about being 'the only one'.
- The word único shares a common ancestor with the English word 'one', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *oinos.
Examples in context
- Él siempre será mi único y verdadero amor.He will always be my one and only love.
- Te busqué porque eres mi único y verdadero amor.I looked for you because you are my one and only love.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are celebrating their anniversary at a quiet restaurant.
- LucíaAlejandro, tú eres mi único y verdadero amor.Alejandro, you are my one and only love.
- AlejandroY tú eres la mujer de mi vida, Lucía.And you are the woman of my life, Lucía.
- LucíaTe amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- AlejandroYo también te amo, mi vida.I love you too, my life.
