príncipe azul
/ˌpɾinθipe aˈθul/masculine
The English phrase "prince charming" is translated into Spanish as príncipe azul.
príncipe azul is an idiomatic expression used to describe a man who is perceived as the perfect romantic partner.
Meaning: romantically ideal man (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "blue prince" rather than "charming prince".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpɾinθipe aˈθul/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calling someone a príncipe azul can be used ironically to mock a man who seems too perfect to be real.
- The word azul comes from the Arabic word for 'lapis lazuli', a deep-blue semi-precious stone.
- The term príncipe azul is used across most Spanish-speaking countries, regardless of whether they have a history of actual monarchy.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, mi Príncipe Encantador! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hi, my Prince Charming! How are you today?
- Ella está esperando a su príncipe azul.She is waiting for her prince charming.
- ¿Crees en el príncipe azul?Do you believe in prince charming?
- No busques a un príncipe azul en la vida real.Don't look for a prince charming in real life.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about dating over coffee.
- MateoMaría, ¿buscas a un príncipe azul?María, are you looking for a prince charming?
- MaríaNo, Mateo, quiero a un hombre real.No, Mateo, I want a real man.
- MateoEs verdad, el príncipe azul no existe.It is true, prince charming does not exist.
- MaríaExacto, prefiero algo auténtico.Exactly, I prefer something authentic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prince charming” translations and entries príncipe azul, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, príncipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
