mi reina
/mi ɾeina/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my queen" is translated into Spanish as mi reina.
mi reina is an affectionate term used to address a woman or girl who is loved. While it can be used romantically, it is also a very common term of endearment used by parents or elders toward young girls.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun reina (queen).
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English "my queen" which can sound quite formal or literal, mi reina is frequently used as a casual, affectionate pet name in many Spanish-speaking cultures.
How does it change in a sentence?
If addressing a man with a similar level of affection, you would use the masculine form mi rey.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi ɾeina/
Did you know?
- The term reina shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'right', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning to straighten or rule.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, mi reina can be used as a friendly or polite greeting by street vendors and shopkeepers toward female customers, even if they are total strangers.
- While mi reina is affectionate, using it in a professional workplace setting in Spain or Latin America can be seen as overly familiar or patronizing.
Examples in context
- Eres mi reina.You are my queen.This sentence uses mi reina to state that someone is your queen.Tatoeba #9667678 by Shishir, translation #6058243 by mailohilohi
- Sí, volvería a Dios, que estuviera entre las rosas, que me inclinase para besarte a medida que flotas entre ellas, Mientras que en la rama más baja está un brote sin cerrar Un brote sin cerrar, para tocarte, mi reina.Yea, would to God, I were among the roses, That lean to kiss you as you float between While on the lowest branch a bud uncloses A bud uncloses, to touch you, my queen.This sentence uses mi reina in a poetic context to express a desire to touch a loved one.Tatoeba #5000960 by albrusgher, translation #915884 by Buacity10
- Yo soy tu rey y tú eres mi reina.I'm your king and you're my queen.This sentence uses mi reina to establish a relationship between a king and a queen.Tatoeba #11528857 by carlosalberto, translation #11528836 by carlosalberto
- Buenos días, mi reina. ¿Puedo ofrecerle algo?Good morning, my queen. Can I offer you something?
- Ven aquí, mi reina. Quiero darte un abrazo.Come here, my queen. I want to give you a hug.
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Example conversation
Mateo is helping Lucía get ready for a party.
- Lucía¿Cómo me veo con este vestido, Mateo?How do I look in this dress, Mateo?
- MateoEstás preciosa, mi reina.You look beautiful, my queen.
- LucíaGracias, eres muy dulce.Thank you, you are very sweet.
- MateoSolo digo la verdad.I am just telling the truth.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, reina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
