100 Spanish Nicknames for Guys: Romantic, Funny, & More

Last Updated: September 28, 2026 Fact Checked

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Whether you’re looking for a Spanish nickname for your boyfriend, husband, or close guy friend, we’ve got you covered. We partnered with Spanish language experts to provide the best Spanish nicknames and terms of endearment for that special guy in your life. Keep reading for romantic, funny, and cool options to show love and affection!

Spanish language coach Juan Diego Balam says “mi amor” (my love) and “mi corazón” (my heart) are some popular terms of endearment. Here are other romantic and loving nicknames and terms of endearment for your boyfriend, husband, or close guy friend:

Use a nickname that expresses your affection. Balam says “mi amor” (my love) and “mi corazón” (my heart) are terms of endearment in Spanish often used between couples. “Mi cariño” (my honey), “mi vida” (my life), and “precioso” (precious one) are other romantic phrases suggested by Spanish teacher Luis de la Torre.[1] X Expert Source Luis de la TorreSpanish Teacher Expert Interview Here are other options that are loving and sweet: Mi amor: “My love”[2] X Expert Source Juan Diego BalamSpanish Language Coach Expert Interview Mi cielo: “My sky” or “my heaven” Mi corazón: “My heart” Mi vida: “My life”[3] X Expert Source Luis de la TorreSpanish Teacher Expert Interview Mi cariño: “My honey” or “my dear”[4] X Expert Source Luis de la TorreSpanish Teacher Expert Interview Precioso: “Precious one”[5] X Expert Source Luis de la TorreSpanish Teacher Expert Interview Mi alma: “My soul” Querido: “Dear” Lindo: “Cutie” Hermoso: “Beautiful” Bello: “Beautiful” Mi amado: “My loved one” Luz de mis ojos: “Light of my eyes” Mi luz: “My light” Amor de mi vida: “Love of my life” Mi media naranja: “My other half” Mi ángel: “My angel” Vida mía: “My life” Mi hombre: “My man” Mi todo: “My everything” Meet the wikiHow Experts

Juan Diego Balam is a Spanish language coach who helps people become fluent in Spanish within months.

Luis de la Torre is a Spanish teacher who founded ESSLINGUA, a Spanish language learning platform offering thousands of lessons.

Carlos Valverde Ochando is a Spanish language teacher who creates content to make Spanish more accessible to people.

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