Like other languages, Spanish has a long list of terms of endearment you can use to call your loved ones. In this article, let’s have a look at the most popular nicknames to express your affection for your male or female sweetheart or your child.
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II. Spanish Nicknames for Female Lover
For the special woman in your life, here are some of the sweetest Spanish nicknames you can use.
| bebé | baby |
| cariño | honey |
| amor | love |
| corazón | sweetheart |
| cielo | hun (sky, heaven) |
| bonita | beautiful |
| hermosa | gorgeous |
| princesa | princess |
| ángel | angel |
| querida | dear |
| tesoro | darling |
| muñequita | doll |
| mi amor | my love |
| lindura | cutie |
| ojitos | beautiful eyes |
| ricitos | curly |
| vida mía | my life |
| mi luz | my light |
| luz de mis ojos | the light of my eyes |
| mi corazón | my heart |
| mi sol | my sunshine |
| mi tesoro | my treasure |
| mi reina | my queen |
| conejita | bunny |
| abejita | little bee |
| chaparrita | shorty |
| flaca | skinny |
| gatita | kitty |
| luna | moon |
| mami | mommy |
| nenita | little girl |
| pajarito | little bird |
| paloma | dove |
| pastelito | muffin |
| pecas | freckles |
| mami | mommy |
| nenita | little girl |
| pajarito | little bird |
| paloma | dove |
| pastelito | muffin |
| patito | duckling |
| pecas | freckles |
III. Spanish Terms of Endearment for Male Lover
Now if you’re looking for special Spanish names to call your boyfriend or husband, here are some romantic ones to choose from.
| bebé | baby |
| cariño | honey |
| amor | love |
| corazón | sweetheart |
| cielo | hun (sky, heaven) |
| guapo | handsome |
| príncipe | prince |
| ángel | angel |
| querido | dear |
| tesoro | darling |
| mi amor | my love |
| gordo | chubby |
| osito | teddy |
| tigre | tiger |
| vida mía | my life |
| mi luz | my light |
| luz de mis ojos | the light of my eyes |
| mi corazón | my heart |
| mi sol | my sunshine |
| mi tesoro | my treasure |
| mi rey | my king |
| chaparrito | shorty |
| flaco | skinny |
| patito | duckling |
IV. Sweet Spanish Nicknames for Children
Now finally, here are some cute Spanish nicknames you can call your little one.
| bebé | baby |
| cachorro | puppy |
| nene | baby |
| peque | little boy |
| princesa | princess |
| príncipe | prince |
| changuito | little monkey |
| cachetes | cheeks |
| gordito | chubby |
| bichito | little bug |
| mis ojos | my eyes |
| mini-me | mini me |
| gusanito | little worm |
| almendra | almond |
| frijolito | little bean |
| pollito | chicken |
| burbujita | bubble |
| mi tesoro | my treasure |
| cielo | sky |
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120 Romantic Spanish Lines to Help You Sweep Someone Off Their Feet
Your turn!
Which Spanish term of endearment would you like to use? Share it with us in the comments!
My neighbours call each other “Chiqui” Not sure if it’s spelt right.
i call my friend cariña. it’s cuban/puerto rican dialect.
My boyfriend called me te amo
my bf calls me mi amor, hermosa