Looking to woo your partner with some Valentine’s Day vocabulary in Spanish? We’re here to help!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re learning Spanish you probably want to know some useful vocabulary related to this sweet holiday.
In Latin America, Valentine’s Day is better known as El Día del Amor y la Amistad, or the day of love and friendship. In Spain, it is known as El Día de San Valentín.
Today we’ll share some well-known Valentine’s Day vocabulary in Spanish, so that you know what to say when going on with your partner.
Are you ready? Let’s get started!
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Valentine’s Day Vocabulary in Spanish
Valentine’s Day Words
English | Spanish |
Love | Amor |
Heart | Corazón |
Valentine’s Day | Día de San Valentín |
Romance | Romance |
Affection | Cariño |
Friendship | Amistad |
Hug | Abrazo |
Kiss | Beso |
Date | Cita |
Dulce | Sweet |
Cupid | Cupido |
Example Sentences
- El día de San Valentín es un día para celebrar el amor y la amistad. (Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love and friendship.)
- Cupido es el encargado de flechar los corazones de las personas enamoradas. (Cupid is in charge of shooting arrows into the hearts of people in love.)
- Me encanta recibir tarjetas de San Valentín con mensajes cariñosos. (I love receiving Valentine’s Day cards with affectionate messages.)
Valentine’s Day Gifts
English | Spanish |
Flower bouquet | Ramo de flores |
Box of chocolates | Caja de chocolates |
Jewelry | Joyería |
Perfume | Perfume |
Stuffed animal | Peluche |
Love letter | Carta de amor |
Balloons | Globos |
Poem | Poema |
Serenade | Serenata |
Example Sentences
- A mi pareja le regalé un ramo de flores por San Valentín. (I gave my partner a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day.)
- Mi novio me sorprendió con una caja de chocolates como regalo de San Valentín. (My boyfriend surprised me with a box of chocolates as a Valentine’s Day gift.)
- Le escribí un poema a mi novia como regalo de San Valentín. (I wrote a poem for my girlfriend as a Valentine’s Day gift.)
Valentine’s Day Food and Drinks
English | Spanish |
Romantic dinner | Cena romántica |
Wine | Vino |
Champagne | Champagne |
Cocktail | Coctel |
Strawberries | Fresas |
Chocolate | Chocolate |
Cake | Pastel |
Bonbons | Bombones |
Ice cream | Helado |
Example Sentences
- Preparé una cena romántica en casa para celebrar San Valentín. (I prepared a romantic dinner at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day.)
- Nos brindaron con champagne durante nuestra cena romántica. (We were served champagne during our romantic dinner.)
- Para el postre, disfrutamos de un delicioso pastel de chocolate. (For dessert, we enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake.)
Valentine’s Day Activities
English | Spanish |
Beach walk | Paseo por la playa |
Weekend getaway | Escapada de fin de semana |
Watch a romantic movie | Ver una película romántica |
Go to the movies | Ir al cine |
Go to dinner | Ir a cenar |
Dance together | Bailar juntos |
Have a picnic | Hacer un picnic |
Write love letters | Escribir cartas de amor |
Example Sentences
- Fuimos a ver una película romántica al cine para celebrar San Valentín. (We went to see a romantic movie at the cinema to celebrate Valentine’s Day.)
- Decidimos hacer un picnic en el parque para celebrar el día de San Valentín. (We decided to have a picnic in the park to celebrate Valentine’s Day.)
- Organizamos una escapada de fin de semana a la playa para celebrar nuestro aniversario. (We organized a weekend getaway to the beach to celebrate our anniversary.)
Valentine’s Day Phrases
English | Spanish |
I love you | Te amo / Te quiero |
You’re my other half | Eres mi media naranja |
My love | Mi amor |
You’re the love of my life | Eres el amor de mi vida |
I love you very much | Te quiero mucho |
Always together | Siempre juntos |
You’re the sunshine of my life | Eres el sol de mi vida |
I can’t live without you | No puedo vivir sin ti |
You’re my reason to smile | Eres mi razón para sonreír |
Example Sentences
- Te amo más de lo que puedes imaginar. (I love you more than you can imagine.)
- Eres mi razón para sonreír cada día. (You’re my reason to smile every day.)
- Siempre juntos, pase lo que pase. (Always together, no matter what.)
Let’s Celebrate Love!
Now you know all the Valentine’s Day vocabulary in Spanish that you need to know in order to celebrate this holiday properly.
¡Feliz día del amor y la amistad! (Happy Valentine’s Day!)
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