mi tesoro
/mi tesoɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my treasure" is translated as mi tesoro.
mi tesoro is a term of endearment used to refer to someone who is deeply loved. It can also be used to refer to something of great value or a prized possession.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my) and tesoro (treasure).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple people or things as "my treasures", the plural form is mis tesoros.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi tesoɾo/
Did you know?
- The word tesoro shares its roots with the English word 'thesaurus', which originally meant a 'storehouse' of knowledge or valuables.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, terms of endearment like tesoro are frequently used by elders toward younger family members, even if the younger person is an adult.
- Unlike English, where 'my treasure' can sound archaic or like a pirate trope, mi tesoro remains a natural and contemporary way to address a loved one in Spanish.
Examples in context
- ¡Gracias, mi tesoro!Thank you, my treasure!
- Querido esposo, eres mi tesoro.Dear husband, you are my treasure.
- Siempre te protegeré, mi tesoro.I will always protect you, my treasure.
- Eres mi tesoro.You are my treasure.
- Te quiero mucho, mi tesoro.I love you very much, my treasure.
- Escúchame, mi tesoro.Listen to me, my treasure.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before a long trip.
- JavierNo te olvides de mí, mi tesoro.Don't forget about me, my treasure.
- LucíaJamás lo haré, Javier.I will never do that, Javier.
- JavierTe extrañaré mucho, Lucía.I will miss you a lot, Lucía.
- LucíaYo también te extrañaré.I will miss you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, tesoro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
