princesa
neutral
The word for "princess" in Colombian Spanish is princesa. Parents often use the diminutive princesita for a daughter. It is also called mi princesa.
Meaning: royal title or term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| princesa | neutral |
| princesita | affectionate |
| mi princesa | endearment |
Mi princesa is a tender term for a little girl or a partner. It sounds loving, not formal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The diminutive ending -ita is very common in Colombian Spanish and makes words smaller and warmer.
Did you know?
- Colombian parents often use diminutives such as princesita to show affection to their children.
Examples in context
- La princesa vive en un castillo.The princess lives in a castle.
- Buenos días, mi princesa.Good morning, my princess.
- Mi princesita ya va a cumplir cinco años.My little princess is turning five.
Example conversation
Dad reads a story to his daughter Sara in Bucaramanga.
- PapáMi princesa, ¿quieres otro cuento?My princess, do you want another story?
- SaraSí, papi, uno de princesas.Yes, Daddy, one about princesses.
- PapáListo, ahí vamos.Okay, here we go.
