Ella es mi amor
/eʝa es mi amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "she is my love" is translated into Spanish as Ella es mi amor.
Although the noun amor is masculine, it is used here to refer to the person being loved, regardless of her gender.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Ella (she), es (is), mi (my) and amor (love).
How do you pronounce it?
/eʝa es mi amoɾ/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase mi amor sarcastically or condescendingly when speaking to a stranger or a child during an argument.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone mi amor is a common way for strangers, such as shopkeepers or elders, to address anyone politely and affectionately.
- While Ella es mi amor is grammatically correct, a Spanish speaker is much more likely to use the phrase Ella es mi amorcito to sound more endearing.
Examples in context
- Ella es mi amada.She is my beloved
- No la olvido, ella es mi amor.I don't forget her, she is my love.
- Mira su sonrisa, ella es mi amor.Look at her smile, she is my love.
Example conversation
Daniel is showing a photo of his partner to Sofía.
- DanielMira, Sofía. Ella es mi amor.Look, Sofía. She is my love.
- SofíaEs muy bonita, Daniel.She is very beautiful, Daniel.
- DanielSí, es la mujer más especial.Yes, she is the most special woman.
- SofíaSe nota que la quieres mucho.It is obvious that you love her a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
