Spanish Terms of Endearment to Call Your Loved Ones
Whether it’s for your lover or your child, here are some of the cutest Spanish nicknames / pet names or Spanish terms of endearment you can use. With free PDF!
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I. Get the PDFII. Spanish Nicknames for a Female PartnerIII. Spanish Terms of Endearment for a Male PartnerIV. Sweet Spanish Nicknames for ChildrenV. More resourcesLike other languages, Spanish has a long list of terms of endearment you can use to call your loved ones. This article includes familiar terms of affection and some more playful, personal nicknames for a partner or child. Usage varies by region and relationship.
Many terms, such as cariño, amor, cielo, and tesoro, work for people of any gender. The sections below suggest possible uses, not strict gender rules. Words such as gordo, flaca, and chaparrito can be affectionate between people who welcome them, but can also sound insulting. Choose a nickname the other person likes.
I. Get the PDF
II. Spanish Nicknames for a Female Partner
For the special woman in your life, here are some of the sweetest Spanish nicknames you can use.
- Spanish termEnglish Meaning/ Equivalent Term
- bebébaby
- cariñohoney
- amorlove
- corazónsweetheart
- cielosweetheart (literally, sky or heaven)
- bonitabeautiful
- hermosagorgeous
- princesaprincess
- ángelangel
- queridadear
- tesorodarling
- muñequitalittle doll
- mi amormy love
- linduracutie
- ojitoslittle eyes (an affectionate nickname)
- ricitoslittle curls
- vida míamy life
- mi luzmy light
- luz de mis ojosthe light of my eyes
- mi corazónmy heart
- mi solmy sunshine
- mi tesoromy treasure
- mi reinamy queen
- conejitabunny
- abejitalittle bee
- chaparritashorty
- flacaskinny
- gatitakitty
- lunamoon
- mamimommy; an affectionate partner nickname in some regions
- nenitalittle girl
- pajaritolittle bird
- palomadove
- pastelitolittle cake or pastry
- pecasfreckles
- patitoduckling
III. Spanish Terms of Endearment for a Male Partner
Now if you’re looking for special Spanish names to call your boyfriend or husband, here are some romantic ones to choose from.
- Spanish termEnglish Meaning/ Equivalent Term
- bebébaby
- cariñohoney
- amorlove
- corazónsweetheart
- cielosweetheart (literally, sky or heaven)
- guapohandsome
- príncipeprince
- ángelangel
- queridodear
- tesorodarling
- mi amormy love
- gordofat; an affectionate nickname in some relationships
- ositolittle bear; teddy bear
- tigretiger
- vida míamy life
- mi luzmy light
- luz de mis ojosthe light of my eyes
- mi corazónmy heart
- mi solmy sunshine
- mi tesoromy treasure
- mi reymy king
- chaparritoshorty
- flacoskinny
- patitoduckling
IV. Sweet Spanish Nicknames for Children
Now finally, here are some cute Spanish nicknames you can call your little one.
- Spanish termEnglish Meaning/ Equivalent Term
- bebébaby
- cachorropuppy
- nenebaby
- pequelittle one (for any gender)
- princesaprincess
- príncipeprince
- changuitolittle monkey (regional, especially in Mexico)
- cachetescheeks
- gorditochubby; an affectionate nickname in some relationships
- bichitolittle bug
- mi vidamy life; darling
- mi mini yomy mini-me (playful)
- gusanitolittle worm
- almendraalmond
- frijolitolittle bean
- pollitolittle chick
- burbujitalittle bubble
- mi tesoromy treasure
- cielosweetheart (literally, sky or heaven)
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V. More resources
120 Romantic Spanish Lines to Help You Sweep Someone Off Their Feet
How to Describe Physical Appearance in Spanish
