la mia principessa
The English phrase 'my princess' is translated into Italian as la mia principessa.
la mia principessa is a term of endearment used for a daughter or a female romantic partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'the my princess' because Italian requires a definite article before possessive adjectives.
Did you know?
- In Italy, calling a partner principessa can sometimes be used ironically to tease someone who is acting too demanding or high-maintenance.
- The word principessa shares the same root as the English word 'principal', as both derive from the Latin word for 'first'.
- Calling a child principessa is part of a wider Italian culture of 'coccolare', a word meaning to pamper or cuddle a loved one.
Examples in context
- È la mia principessa.You're my princess.This sentence is useful for identifying the phrase la mia principessa.Tatoeba #1946402 by Guybrush88, translation #544700 by CM
- Buongiorno, la mia principessa. Spero che la giornata le porti felicità.Good morning, my princess. I hope the day brings you happiness.
- Ciao, la mia principessina! Hai reso la mia giornata più luminosa.Hi, my little princess! You've made my day brighter.
- Buon compleanno, tesoro! Sei la mia principessa speciale.Happy birthday, treasure! You're my special princess.
- Sei la mia principessa.You are my princess.
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Example conversation
Alessandro is putting his young daughter to bed.
- SofiaÈ ora di dormire, la mia principessa.It is time to sleep, my princess.
- AlessandroAncora una storia, papà!One more story, Dad!
- SofiaVa bene, solo una brevissima.Alright, just one very short one.
- AlessandroGrazie, sei il migliore!Thanks, you are the best!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
