mi príncipe
/mi pɾinθipe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my prince" is translated into Spanish as mi príncipe.
To add a sense of tenderness or affection, you can use the informal diminutive Mi principecito.
Which one should you use?
You can use the more formal Mi amado príncipe to specifically mean "my beloved prince". For a more affectionate and informal tone, use the diminutive Mi principecito.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi pɾinθipe/
Did you know?
- The word príncipe is a cognate of the English word 'principal', as both derive from the Latin root for being first in importance.
- While mi príncipe sounds romantic, in some Latin American countries, calling a man 'mi príncipe' can sound ironically exaggerated or even sarcastic if the context is not clearly romantic.
- If you are addressing an actual member of a royal family in a formal Spanish setting, you would typically use Su Alteza Real instead of the much more intimate mi príncipe.
Examples in context
- "¿Qué lee, mi príncipe?" "Palabras, palabras y nada más que palabras.""What are you reading, my prince?" "Words, words, nothing but words."This example shows how to use mi príncipe when asking someone what they are reading.Tatoeba #2333684 by marcelostockle, translation #2333685 by MethodGT
- Hola, mi príncipe. ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hello, my prince. How are you today?
- Eres mi amado príncipe, mi razón de ser.You are my beloved prince, my reason for being.
- ¡Hola, mi príncipe azul! ¿Me llevarás a pasear hoy?Hello, my blue prince! Will you take me for a walk today?
- Ven, mi principecito, vamos a jugar en el parque.Come here, my little prince, let's play at the park.
- Tú siempre serás mi príncipe.You will always be my prince.
- Escucha mi corazón, mi príncipe.Listen to my heart, my prince.
Example conversation
Elena is playfully teasing Daniel while they are walking in a park.
- ElenaHola, mi príncipe.Hello, my prince.
- DanielHola, Elena. ¿Me extrañaste?Hello, Elena. Did you miss me?
- ElenaUn poco, mi príncipe.A little, my prince.
- DanielEres muy dulce.You are very sweet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
