If someone refers to you as "nene" and "cielo" ,,,,,,,,

Question

Someone I have been "seeing" now frequently refers to me as "nene" and "cielo", I understand this is babe and darling. Is this normal spanish friendlyness or a sign that they are moving things forward? What i mean is, do these words mean the same as babe and darling would in english, or are they just friendly ways of greeting someone like "guapo"?

Answer 1

Hi, welcome to the forum. Well I think it depends on the relationship that you have with a person. But it's a little bit more sincere than saying "guapo"...

Answer 2

Some people just say those words but don´t mean them. Just to be polite.

Remember Hispanic people are usually more friendly than other people, but don´t lose your hope. You will see other signs if those words are really an invitation because, as I said, it´s a friendly culture.

Answer 3

It's affectionate but without other indications it doesn't necessarily imply it is angling for a more intimate commitment

Answer 4

Oh there are other indications

BUT until now we were just "very good" friends - now these words have started coming in so I was just curious if they had any other meaning!

Looking good, suerte tio! :-) - lagartijaverde, Nov 4, 2010

Answer 5

Thanks for the answers guys!