words of affection

Question

I'm currently dating an over achieving Mechanical Engineer who spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Spanish speaking country where his parents served as diplomats. He calls me muñequita, which I had to google, one of the sites said its a term of affection meaning doll, which is fitting considering my physical stature. What are some terms I can use to call him or respond?

Athena, just a small correction:" and teenage years in a Spanish speaking country (or Spanish speaking countRIES) where etc... :) - FELIZ77, Jun 9, 2015

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Answer 1

Hello Athena,

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Puedes decir/ You can say

(Mi) amor, / My love

(mi) amorcito, (similar to above but the dimunitive form used in Spanish ito is stronger)

cariño (only masculine form of this word exists and is used for both men and women) dear, honey, love

cielo /sweetheart, darling ¡cielo mio! = My love. my darling

querido / darling, dear

precioso / precious (one)

(mi) tesoro / treasure

Mi corazón / (lit: my heart)

amiguito / lover

You can also say: Eres mi tesoro (lit: You are my treasure)

There are many more of course, I have just listed some of the most commonly used terms of affection/endearment between lovers and husbands and wives

I hope this helps

Wonderful!♥♥ - Daniela2041, Jun 10, 2015

Thank you very much , Daniela, :) - FELIZ77, Jun 10, 2015

Answer 2

Logically, I suppose 'muñequito' would be the masculine equivalent, although I wonder if in practice this might sound more like a small action figure or a homunculus, which could render the opposite of the desired effect...