mi cielo
my sky; my heaven (term of endearment)
Pronunciation
/mi ˈθjelo/
Cultural Note
'Mi cielo' literally means 'my sky' or 'my heaven' and is one of the most common terms of endearment in Spanish. It's used across all Spanish-speaking countries and implies that the person is your entire world. Parents also use it with children. It belongs to a family of nature-based endearments including 'mi sol' (my sun) and 'mi estrella' (my star).
📝 Example Sentences
Mi cielo, te he preparado una sorpresa.
My darling, I've prepared a surprise for you.
¿Cómo has dormido, mi cielo?
How did you sleep, my darling?
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