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"Mi vida" is a phrase which is often translated as "my life", and "amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "mi vida" and "amor" below.
mi vida(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my life
He vivido muchas dificultades en mi vida.I've lived through a lot of hard times in my life.
a. my darling
Yo por ti haría cualquiera cosa, mi vida.I'd do anything for you, my darling.
b. sweetheart
Te quiero, papá. - Gracias, mi vida. Yo también te quiero mucho a ti.I love you, dad. - Thank you, sweetheart. I love you very much too.
c. honey
Sí, mi vida. Claro que te acompaño.Yes, honey. Of course I'll go with you.
d. love
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Aquí tienes el sándwich, mamá. - Gracias, mi vida.Here's your sandwich, mum. - Thanks, love.
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el amor(
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mohr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. love
El amor verdadero es difícil de encontrar.True love is difficult to find.
a. love
Ella se casó con su primer amor.She married her first love.
a. honey
Ven aquí, amor, y dame un abrazo.Come here, honey, and give me a hug.
b. love
¿Qué te pasa, amor? ¡Cuéntame!What's the matter, love? Talk to me!
c. sweetie
Buenos días, amor. ¿Quieres café?Good morning, sweetie. Do you want coffee?
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