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"Ay" is a form of "ay", an interjection which is often translated as "ow". "Mi amor" is a phrase which is often translated as "my love". Learn more about the difference between "mi amor" and "ay" below.
mi amor(
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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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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ow
¡Ay! ¡Acabas de pisarme el pie!Ow! You just stepped on my foot!
b. ouch
¡Ay! ¡Cómo duele!Ouch! That really hurts!
a. oh dear
¡Ay! Me han robado todo.Oh dear! All my things have been stolen.
b. jeez
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Ay! Me asustaste.Jeez! You scared me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cry
Su ay se oyó en todo el recinto.His cry could be heard everywhere.
b. moan
De repente, el perro soltó un ay de dolor.All of a sudden, the dog let out a painful moan.
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