How to Flirt in Spanish
Approaching someone you find attractive can be nerve-wracking, especially in another language! Keep reading to learn the basics of flirting in Spanish, along with some playful pick-up lines.
Flirting Basics
Trying to flirt with somebody in Spanish? Here are some phrases you can use to spark a conversation and express your romantic interest!
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| ¿Puedo comprarte una bebida? | Can I buy you a drink? |
| Tienes una sonrisa bonita. | You have a beautiful smile. |
| ¿Te gustaría bailar conmigo? | Would you like to dance with me? |
| ¿Quieres salir conmigo? | Do you want to go out with me? |
| ¿Me darías tu número de teléfono? | Could I have your phone number? |
Looking for some cute nicknames to call the apple of your eye? Check out this article!
Cheesy Pick-Up Lines
When all else fails, here are ten popular piropos(pick-up lines) you can use when talking to your Spanish-speaking love interests. Even if they don't result in amor a primera vista(love at first sight), they'll at least get you some risitas(giggles)!
| Pick-Up Line | Translation |
|---|---|
| Si besarte fuera pecado, caminaría feliz por el infierno. | If kissing you were a sin, I'd happily walk through hell. |
| Ojalá la mitad de las estrellas brillaran tanto como tus ojos. | If only half of the stars shone as brightly as your eyes. |
| ¿Te has perdido? Porque el cielo está bien lejos de aquí. | Are you lost? Because heaven is a long way from here. |
| Si la belleza fuera delito, yo te hubiera dado cadena perpetua. | If beauty were a crime, I'd sentence you for life. |
| Hola, soy un ladrón, y estoy aquí para robar tu corazón. | Hello, I'm a thief, and I'm here to steal your heart. |
| Me gustaría ser lente de contacto para que no pudieras sacarme de tu mirada. | I'd like to be a contact lens so that you wouldn't be able to take your eyes off me. |
| Si el agua fuese belleza, tú serías el océano entero. | If water were beauty, you'd be the whole ocean. |
| Si yo fuera azafata, te llevaría en mi avión, pero como no lo soy, te llevo en mi corazón. | If I were a flight attendant, I'd carry you in my airplane, but since I'm not, I'll carry you in my heart. |
| ¿Crees en amor a primera vista, o debo pasar otra vez? | Do you believe in love at first sight, or I should I walk by you again? |
| Ojalá fueras bombero para apagar el fuego de mi deseo. | If only you were a firefighter to be able to put out the fire of my desire. |
Have you noticed that many pick-up lines use the imperfect subjunctive and conditional tenses? Click the links to learn more!
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