alma gemela
/ˌalma xeˈmela/feminine
The English phrase 'soulmate' is translated into Spanish as alma gemela.
Alma gemela refers to someone with whom one has a special connection.
Meaning: Someone with whom one has a special connection (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of alma, meaning 'soul' and gemela, meaning 'twin'. Literally, it translates to 'soul twin'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Colombia, people commonly use the phrase media naranja (half an orange) to refer to a soulmate. In Argentina, el amor de mi vida (the love of my life) is sometimes used as an alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
While alma is a feminine noun, it uses the masculine article el in the singular (el alma) to avoid a double 'a' sound. However, the adjective gemela remains feminine. The plural form of the phrase is las almas gemelas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌalma xeˈmela/
Did you know?
- The word alma shares a linguistic root with the English word 'animate' and the Latin 'animus', which both relate to the breath of life or the spirit.
- The term gemela comes from the same root as 'gemini', referring to the idea of being identical twins.
- The term alma gemela is used regardless of the gender of the person being described as the soulmate.
Examples in context
- Tendrás tres relaciones antes de que encuentres a tu verdadera alma gemela.You'll have three relationships before you meet your true soulmate.This sentence shows how to describe meeting a true alma gemela.Tatoeba #1938530 by teskmon, translation #1426780 by grahambond
- Tom es mi alma gemela.Tom is my soulmate.This sentence is a simple way to state that someone is your alma gemela.Tatoeba #7633248 by mervert1, translation #7633240 by CK
- Después de tantos años, por fin encontré a mi compañero del alma.After so many years, I finally found my soulmate.
- Realmente creo que Ana es mi alma gemela.I truly believe that Ana is my soulmate.
- Ella es mi alma gemela.She is my soulmate.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their relationship.
- JavierLucía, creo que eres mi alma gemela.Lucía, I think you are my soulmate.
- LucíaYo también siento lo mismo por ti, Javier.I feel the same way about you, Javier.
- JavierNunca había sentido una conexión así.I had never felt a connection like this.
- LucíaEs un sentimiento muy especial.It is a very special feeling.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soulmate” translations and entries alma gemela, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alma, gemela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
