eres mi novio
/eɾes mi nobjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're my boyfriend" is translated into Spanish as eres mi novio.
This phrase is used to state to a male partner that he is in a romantic relationship with the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eres (you are), mi (my) and novio (boyfriend).
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word novio does not just mean 'boyfriend', it can also mean 'fiancé'. You must rely on the context of the conversation to know if the man is a casual partner or a future husband.
- The word eres is a linguistic oddity because it evolved from the Latin future tense eris, meaning 'you will be', rather than the Latin word for 'you are'.
- Spanish has a dedicated word noviazgo to describe the specific period of courtship between two novios, a concept that lacks a single-word equivalent in English.
Examples in context
- Eres mi novio.You're my boyfriend.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is your boyfriend using eres mi novio.Tatoeba #11557386 by ecorralest101, translation #11042970 by shekitten
- Lo sabes, eres mi novio.You know it, you're my boyfriend.
- No lo olvides, eres mi novio.Don't forget it, you're my boyfriend.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their relationship status.
- JavierEntonces, ¿estamos juntos?So, are we together?
- LucíaSí, eres mi novio ahora.Yes, you're my boyfriend now.
- JavierMe hace muy feliz escuchar eso.That makes me very happy to hear.
- LucíaYo también estoy muy feliz, Javier.I am very happy too, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, mi, novio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
