It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and couples or want-to-be couples, are out and about expressing their love in numerous ways! It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly! In this article, you’ll find Spanish vocabulary for Valentine’s Day.
There are many Valentine’s Day traditions that are typical no matter what country you are in. Some activities are common in South America, such as exchanging gifts like flowers, especially roses, a heart-shaped box of chocolates, stuffed animals and jewellery. In Latin America, el Día de San Valentín no solo es para couples but also between amigos.
Another common practice is with co-workers or friends. People make or buy Valentine’s Day cards, distribute the cards with small gifts and candy’s into a little box or paper bag. There are Valentine’s Day parties where they bring in sweets (e.g ‘corazones dulces’), cookies, and red velvet cupcakes.
What are your Valentine’s Day traditions? Maybe you and your loved one will spend a relaxing night in and write funny love poems to one another while eating a large pizza. What is most important on Valentine’s Day is not what you do, or how much money you spend, it’s to show that you care for others.
And here is a fun fact for you! Did you know that more than one in four people (about 27%) of Americans plan to give their pets Valentine’s Day gifts this year?
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Spanish vocabulary for Valentine’s Day
Here are some important Spanish words and Spanish phrases to help you be even more romantic this Valentine’s Day! Challenge yourself and write a poem using some of these love terms! It’s not for nothing that Spanish is considered one of the most romantic languages – next to Italian and French – because of its passionate and sensual sound. According to the Language Department
(…..) Spanish has the euphonic characteristic of soft consonants and long vowels, and a melodic tone to it. (…) Spanish verb conjugations make it easy to create rhymes in Spanish, making it the perfect language for music and poetry. According to some composers, they just couldn’t find any other language than Spanish that gives the same freedom to compose such songs.
Spanish vocabulary for Valentine’s Day
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| Amor | Love |
| Amistad | Friendship |
| Te amo / Te amo mucho | I love you / I love you so much |
| Eres mi todo / eres todo para mi | You’re my everything |
| Alma gemela | Soul mate |
| media naranja | Other half |
| Mi amor | My love |
| Cena | Dinner |
| Reservación para cenar | Dinner reservation |
| mesa para dos | Table for two |
| Rosas | Roses |
| Flores | Flowers |
| Clavel | Carnation |
| Bouquet | Bouquet |
| Sé mío/a | Be mine |
| Estar enamorado(a) | To fall in love |
| Coquetear | To flirt |
| Caja de chocolates | Box of chocolates |
| Persona especial | Crush |
| Pareja | Couple |
| Tarjeta de San Valentín | Valentine’s Day card |
| Cita | Date |
| Febrero | February |
| Enamorad@/ Novi@(more serious) | Girlfriend / Boyfriend |
| Amig@ | Friend |
| Regalo | Gift |
| Beso | Kiss |
| Romance / Romántico | Romance / Romantic |
| Loco por | Wild about / Crazy about |
| Bebé | Baby / Babe |
| De la cabeza a los pies | Head over heels |
| El amor está en el aire | Love is in the air |
| Hermos@, guap@ | Handsome |
| Hermos@, Perfect@ | Gorgeous |
| Lind@ / Bell@/ Bonit@ | Beautiful |
| Querid@ | Honey |
| Mi corazón | Sweetheart |
| Verdadero amor | True love |
| Apasionado(a) | Passionate |
| Abrazo | Hug |
| Quieres a salir conmigo? | Will you go out with me? |
| Vamos a bailar? | Let’s go dancing |
| Eres mi todo / eres todo para mi | You’re my everything |