Spanish Love Words

Ah, Valentine’s Day! The day of love and romance ❤️

If you want to surprise your Spanish-speaking partner and spice up your relationship en español, you’ve come to the right place.

In this episode of the Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast, you’ll learn words to express your love and affection.

How do you express your love in Spanish? What are some romantic ways you can address your soul-mate?

If you’re looking to surprise your loved one with some Spanish love vocabulary, this episode and blog entry are for you.

With these romantic Spanish phrases you’ll be a true Latin Lover. Learn Spanish and have fun on Valentine’s day.

Listen to the full episode HERE ⬇️ and make your special someone feel loved and appreciated.

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“Love You” in Spanish

Expressing your love to someone is easy with the verb ‘amar’. It’s a regular verb, so conjugating it is a breeze.

So when you want to say ‘I love you‘ in Spanish, Just use the phrase ‘te amo‘ – simple and sweet!

You can also express love using the verb ‘querer,’ although it’s less strong than ‘amar.’ It’s a way to express love to your friends and family. Be careful with its conjugation, as this one is irregular.

Example: Te quiero, mi amigo.

And if you want to say ‘I’m in love,’ we use the phrase ‘estar enamorado/a.’

Terms of Endearment

There are many Spanish love words and phrases you can use with your amor to spice up your conversations with your amor. Here are some of the most common Spanish words and nicknames you can use.

Eres mi media naranja
Translation: You’re my better half.
Explanation: This phrase is often used to express that someone is your perfect match or soulmate.

Eres el amor de mi vida
Translation: You are the love of my life.
Explanation: This is a classic expression of deep love and affection, often used to convey a strong romantic connection.

Mi amor
Translation: My love.
Explanation: A simple and widely used term of endearment, similar to saying “my sweetheart” or “my love” in English.

Mi vida
Translation: My life.
Explanation: This term of endearment is used to express that the person is very important and central to your life, much like saying “my life” in English.

Cariño
Translation: Darling.
Explanation: This is a sweet and affectionate term equivalent to calling someone “darling” or “dear” in English.

Cielo
Translation: Heaven or sky.
Explanation: In this context, “cielo” is often used as a term of endearment, similar to saying “my heaven” or “my sky” to express great affection.

Alma gemela
Translation: Soulmate.
Explanation: Literally translating to “soulmate,” this term is used to describe someone with whom you share a deep and spiritual connection.