How to express love and affection in Spanish during dates
To express love and affection in Spanish during dates, some common terms and phrases include using words like amor, querer, and cariño, which represent love and affection. You can say phrases such as Te quiero mucho (I love you a lot), Me encantas (I adore you), or Eres muy especial para mí (You are very special to me). Compliments and endearments like mi amor (my love), mi cielo (my sky/heaven), or mi vida (my life) are also affectionate ways to express feelings during a date. Using gentle and warm words combined with a sincere tone is important in conveying affection. Additionally, verbalizing romantic emotions and appreciation for the other person can deepen emotional connection. 1
References
-
Unlocking the power of emotion in L2 Spanish: a study of verbs of affection instruction
-
Translating Linguistic Poetry: Mario Martín Gijón’s Rendicción in Polish, English and French
-
Psycholinguistic and affective norms for 1,252 Spanish idiomatic expressions
-
Spanish Emotion Recognition Method Based on Cross-Cultural Perspective
-
Después de usted: Variation and Change in a Spanish Tripartite Politeness System