Mi Amor in Spanish: 6 Ways to Say it Differently + Audio

Yes, sure “mi amor” doesn’t sound bad but it’s pretty standard, and if you want to dazzle your Latin significant other you have to start calling them with better nicknames!

“Mi amor” directly translates to my love in English. People use this phrase as an affectionate way to address their romantic partner or loved one. It’s a term used all around Spanish-speaking cultures to express love.

If you want to keep things exciting in your relationship and not bore your Latino partner, you better get rid of this cliché that mi amor in Spanish is!

Why not use one of these 6 alternatives that native Spanish speakers use all the time instead? I am Spring Spanish teacher Juan, and here is your first “mi amor” alternative: 

1. Slightly formal context: Querido or querida (dear)

Normally used before the name of the person, like querido Juan or querida Marifer, can be said when referring to your loved one in front of people, as it’s seen as a slightly formal expression. 

You can also use it with family and friends, or even before the title of the person, like “dear boss, I’d like to ask for a raise” or “dear teacher Juan, I liked your video so much that I’m going to share it with my friends”.

Just an example of what you could write in the comments.

2. A synonym for mi amor in Spanish: Mi corazón (my heart)

If you ever get to a Caribbean shop or community, you’ll feel like they’re all hitting on you, but actually that’s just how we speak.

You can surprise your Spanish-speaking sweetheart by saying:

3. A way to express your sweet love: Cielo (Sky)

“That birthmark you have, beautiful sky, next to your mouth” – if you’re close to Mexican culture you’ve probably heard that one!

And yes, calling your boyfriend or girlfriend cielo o cielito (sky or little sky) is a thing in Spanish. 

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4. A funny Spanish phrase: Gordo or gorda (chubby)

This might come as a little bit of a culture shock if you’re new to Latin communities, but yes, you’ll probably hear gordo, gorda or even gordita among Spanish-speaking couples.

Funny thing is, it doesn’t even have to do anything with your physical appearance, if you have a girlfriend or boyfriend, then you call them that and period. Right, chubby?

Just don’t tell my wife I said that…

5. Different ways to tell someone “mi amor”

Look at these examples! These can also be nicknames for your girlfriend or boyfriend:

And now, let’s see all of this in action! Meaning: Spanish sentences!

6. Express love when you’re alone with your love

So let’s say you and your partner are you know, in a romantic video call, or  in the comfort of your home, no one to judge you, it starts to get romantic and it’s time to get creative, my brother.  

We Latinos love to use diminutives to call our loved ones, like instead of saying mi amor, we use mi amorcito, mi reinita, mi corazoncito, (my little love, my little queen, my little heart) right? 

We even have food names like my little muffin, my little chocolate, little hard candy or even abstract stuff like tasty thing, sweetness, little tenderness, Spanish has it all and there are no rules as long as you say it with love.

Just be mindful of your surroundings: