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"Buenas tardes" is a phrase which is often translated as "good afternoon", and "mi amor" is a phrase which is often translated as "my love". Learn more about the difference between "buenas tardes" and "mi amor" below.
buenas tardes(
bweh
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nahs
 
tahr
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dehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good afternoon (until sunset)
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo pasaste la mañana?Good afternoon! How was your morning?
b. good evening (later in the day)
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo están?Good evening? How are you?
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mi amor(
mee
 
ah
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mohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my love
Hasta mañana, mi amor.See you tomorrow, my love.
b. love
Pero, mi amor, ¿por qué no te sientas un rato? Debes de estar agotada.But, love, why don't you sit for a while? You must be exhausted.
c. baby
Te quiero mucho, mi amor.I love you very much, baby.
d. honey
Si vas a la cocina, ¿puedes traerme una cerveza, mi amor?If you're going to the kitchen, can you bring me a beer, honey?
e. darling
¿Qué te pasa, mi amor? ¿Por qué lloras?What's the matter, darling? Why are you crying?
f. sweetheart
Dame un beso, mi amor. - Sí, abuela.Give me a kiss, sweetheart. - Yes, grandma.
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