Sweetheart
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: A kind, lovely person.
善良可爱的人。
Una persona amable y encantadora.
優しくて素敵な人。
다정하고 사랑스러운 사람.
Term of endearment or compliment about someone's kindness.
亲昵称呼，或称赞某人善良。
Término cariñoso o cumplido sobre la amabilidad de alguien.
愛称、または人の優しさを称える褒め言葉。
누군가의 친절함에 대한 애칭이나 칭찬.
Examples
- She's a sweetheart. 她人真好。Es un encanto.彼女はとても優しい人だ。그녀는 정말 다정한 사람이야.
- Thanks, sweetheart. 谢谢，亲爱的。Gracias, cariño.ありがとう、あなた。고마워요, 자기.
Pronunciation
/ˈswiːthɑːt/
Usage Guide
Context: affection
Tone: affectionate
✓ Do Say
- What a sweetheart真是个好人Qué encanto de personaなんて優しい人정말 다정한 사람이야
✗ Don't Say
- Endearment or compliment亲昵称呼或赞美Término cariñoso o cumplido愛称または褒め言葉애칭 또는 칭찬
Common Mistakes
- Can be patronizing to strangers
Origin & History
From having a sweet heart—kind nature.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
SweetheartWhat a sweetheart
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