eres mi bebé
/eɾes mi bebe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're my baby" is translated into Spanish as eres mi bebé.
This expression is an affectionate way to tell someone they are loved. Depending on the context and your relationship with the person, it can be used to address either a romantic partner or a child.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eres (you are), mi (my) and bebé (baby).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might also hear the informal phrase Eres mi churri/churrita.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb eres is the second-person singular informal form of ser, which is used for permanent or defining characteristics.
Did you know?
- The word eres is a linguistic survivor from the Latin future tense. While most Spanish verbs evolved from the Latin present tense, this specific form is a relic of the Latin 'you will be'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, affectionate terms like mi bebé or mi cielo are used between romantic partners for many years, not just during the early stages of a relationship.
Examples in context
- Eres mi bebé, te quiero mucho.You're my baby, I love you very much.
- No llores, eres mi bebé.Don't cry, you're my baby.
- Eres mi bebé y siempre te cuidaré.You're my baby and I will always take care of you.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- SofíaAdiós, mi amor.Goodbye, my love.
- DanielTe voy a extrañar mucho.I am going to miss you a lot.
- SofíaYo también, eres mi bebé.Me too, you're my baby.
- DanielNos vemos más tarde.See you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bebé, eres, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
