mi único amor
/mi uniko amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my only love" is translated into Spanish as mi único amor.
This phrase is a romantic expression used to describe the one person someone loves above all others.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), único (only/unique) and amor (love).
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use the feminine mi única amor because they associate 'love' with a female subject, but amor is a masculine noun and requires the masculine adjective único.
Did you know?
- The word amor is an 'anacyclic' relative of the word 'roma', as both are formed by rearranging the same letters. This linguistic coincidence has often been used in Spanish poetry to link the concept of love with the eternal city.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to use mi amor as a general term of endearment for children or family members, not just for a romantic partner.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone mi único amor in a song or poem is often followed by 'mi vida' (my life) or 'mi cielo' (my sky). These hyperbolic metaphors are much more common in Spanish romanticism than in modern English.
Examples in context
- Serás mi único amor.You'll be my only love.Tatoeba #6703388 by arh, translation #10510543 by DJ_Saidez
- Doctor García, usted es mi único amor, gracias por cuidarme con tanto cariño.Doctor García, you are my only love, thank you for taking care of me with such affection.
- Mi amorcito, tú eres mi único y gran amor.My little love, you are my only and great love.
- Tú eres mi único amor.You are my only love.
- Siempre serás mi único amor.You will always be my only love.
Example conversation
A couple is celebrating their anniversary at a restaurant.
- MaríaGracias por todo, Javier.Thank you for everything, Javier.
- JavierEres mi único amor, María.You are my only love, María.
- MaríaTe amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- JavierY yo a ti.And I love you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
