mi amor
affectionate, Venezuela
In Venezuela people say mi amor for "sweetheart". Mi vida and cariño are close alternatives, and mi cielo is a sweeter, softer choice.
Meaning: affectionate name for a loved one (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mi amor | affectionate, Venezuela |
| mi vida | affectionate |
| cariño | warm |
| mi cielo | sweet |
Couples use these words, and so do parents with children. Mi amor is also used with friends and family in a warm way.
How does it change in a sentence?
These terms do not change for gender. Mi amor is the same for a man or a woman.
When do people say it?
Venezuelans use mi amor and mi vida very freely, sometimes even with someone they hardly know, such as a shop assistant talking to a customer. It is meant as friendly and does not imply romance.
Did you know?
- The word cielo means "sky", so mi cielo is literally "my sky".
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi amor.Good morning, sweetheart.
- Ven acá, mi vida.Come here, sweetheart.
- Gracias, cariño.Thank you, sweetheart.
Example conversation
Rosa talks to her husband Luis in the kitchen before he leaves for work in Valencia.
- RosaMi amor, ya está el café.Sweetheart, the coffee is ready.
- LuisGracias, mi vida.Thank you, my love.
- RosaQue te vaya bien, cariño.Have a good day, dear.
