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"My love" in Spanish: mi amor

mi amor

Say it: mee ah-MOHRphrase/mi aˈmoɾ/

My love in Spanish is mi amor. Use it with people you are close to. Keep both words: mi amor.

Morning text

Buenos días, mi amor.
Good morning, my love.
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How to pronounce mi amor

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mee ah-MOHR

/mi aˈmoɾ/

mee ah-MOHR for mi amor. Stress MOHR in amor.

"My love" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
mi amormy love

Default affectionate address.

hola, mi amorhi, my love

Warm greeting.

gracias, mi amorthanks, my love

Soft thank-you.

buenas noches, mi amorgood night, my love

Bedtime or goodbye at night.

How to use mi amor in real life

  1. 1Morning text

    Buenos días, mi amor.

    Good morning, my love.

    Full phrase mi amor.

  2. 2At the door

    Mi amor, ¿tienes las llaves?

    My love, do you have the keys?

    Mi amor as a soft call.

  3. 3Comfort

    Tranquilo, mi amor.

    It’s okay, my love.

    Mi amor in comfort talk.

Mistakes English speakers make with mi amor

Incorrect: Amor alone for this headword

Correct: Mi amor

This page’s headword is the full phrase mi amor.

Incorrect: Mi amor with usted forms

Correct: Use tú with mi amor.

Mi amor is intimate and informal.

Good to know

Mi amor is intimate: partners, and sometimes parents talking to children. Friends usually skip it. Using mi amor with strangers can sound too close.

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Leaving for work

  1. ChatPal

    Mi amor, el café está listo.

    My love, the coffee is ready.

  2. You

    Gracias, mi amor. Salgo ya.

    Thanks, my love. I’m leaving now.

  3. ChatPal

    Avísame cuando llegues.

    Message me when you arrive.

  4. You

    Claro. Hasta luego.

    Of course. See you later.

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FAQ

Common questions about "My love" in Spanish

Is mi amor formal or informal?

Informal and intimate. Stay with tú forms.

Must I say both words?

For this headword, yes: mi amor.

Can parents say mi amor?

Yes, some parents say it to children.

Same as cariño?

Similar warmth. Cariño is another common pet name.

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