mi princesa
/mi pɾinθesa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my princess" is translated into Spanish as mi princesa.
This is a term of endearment used for a daughter or a female romantic partner. While it can be used for a romantic partner, it is very commonly used by parents as a term of endearment for their daughters.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Princesa de Mi Vida translates to "princess of my life" and is an intimate way to express affection. You can also use Mi Princesita to mean "my little princess", where the addition of the suffix -ita at the end of princesa signifies smallness or cuteness.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi pɾinθesa/
Did you know?
- Calling a romantic partner mi princesa in some contexts can be perceived as overly sugary or 'cursi', a Spanish word for something so sweet it becomes cheesy.
- While mi princesa is common, Spanish speakers often use the word reina meaning 'queen' for romantic partners to convey a sense of higher status and maturity than 'princess'.
- The word princesa contains a hidden link to English through the French princesse, a journey that started with the Latin word 'princeps', meaning 'first' or 'original'.
Examples in context
- Eres mi princesa.You're my princess.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of mi princesa.Tatoeba #704366 by Shishir, translation #544700 by CM
- ¡Hola, mi princesita! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hello, my little princess! How are you today?
- Hola, mi princesa, ¿cómo estás?Hello, my princess, how are you?
- Eres mi princesa y te amo.You are my princess and I love you.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is having a quiet evening at home.
- JavierBuenas noches, mi princesa.Good night, my princess.
- SofíaBuenas noches, cariño.Good night, darling.
- Javier¿Estás cansada hoy, mi princesa?Are you tired today, my princess?
- SofíaUn poco, pero estoy feliz.A little, but I am happy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, princesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
