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"Mi vida" is a phrase which is often translated as "my life", and "cariño" is a noun which is often translated as "affection". Learn more about the difference between "mi vida" and "cariño" below.
mi vida(
mee
bee
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dah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. my life
He vivido muchas dificultades en mi vida.I've lived through a lot of hard times in my life.
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.
d. love (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Aquí tienes el sándwich, mamá. - Gracias, mi vida.Here's your sandwich, mum. - Thanks, love.
el cariño(
kah
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ree
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (fondness)
d. sweetheart
Cariño, no te olvides de que hoy cenamos en casa de mis padres.Sweetheart, don't forget we're having dinner at my parents' today.
f. baby (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Cariño, ¿dónde está mi celular?Baby, where's my phone?
g. babe (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Cariño, ¿me traes el desayuno a la cama?Babe, can you make me breakfast in bed?
