mi verdadero amor
/mi beɾdadeɾo amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my true love" is translated into Spanish as mi verdadero amor.
mi verdadero amor refers to a person who is loved deeply and sincerely. While you might use mi amor as a common, everyday term of endearment for a partner, mi verdadero amor is used specifically to emphasize the depth or sincerity of the romantic feeling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), verdadero (true or real) and amor (love).
Which one should you use?
mi amor is a much more common and frequent term used between partners in daily life, whereas mi verdadero amor carries a stronger emphasis on the sincerity of the emotion.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi beɾdadeɾo amoɾ/
When do people say it?
In Spanish, you can also use the expression mi corazón, which means "my heart", to address a loved one.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone mi amor can be used by strangers, such as a shopkeeper or a waitress, as a polite or friendly gesture rather than a romantic one.
- While mi verdadero amor is romantic, Spanish speakers often use mi corazón as a common term of endearment for children or family members, not just romantic partners.
- Spanish poets often substitute the idea of a 'true love' with amor platónico, a term derived from Plato that describes a love based on an ideal rather than a physical reality.
Examples in context
- Es mi verdadero amor.He's my true love.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as mi verdadero amor.Tatoeba #2068341 by Shishir, translation #10367292 by DJ_Saidez
- Eres el Amor de mi Vida, mi razón de ser.You are the Love of my Life, my reason for being.
- Tú eres mi verdadero amor.You are my true love.
- Ella es mi verdadero amor de la vida.She is the true love of my life.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel is confessing his feelings to Lucía in a park.
- DanielLucía, eres mi verdadero amor.Lucía, you are my true love.
- Lucía¿De verdad lo dices, Daniel?Do you really mean that, Daniel?
- DanielSí, te lo digo con el corazón.Yes, I am telling you from the heart.
- LucíaYo también te amo mucho.I love you very much too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
