Sweetheart (endearment) in Spanish

Sweetheart (endearment) in Spanish is el cielo. Cielo literally means sky or heaven; mi cielo is an affectionate address.

cielo is masculine, so it takes el: el cielo.

In English, el cielo means sweetheart (endearment).

Sweetheart (endearment) in Spanish is cielo (SYEH-loh). It's masculine: el cielo.

Spanish: el cielo
Say it: el SYEH-loh
Gender: Masculine: el cielo
Note: Cielo literally means sky or heaven; mi cielo is an affectionate address.

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How do you say sweetheart (endearment) in Spanish?

Sweetheart (endearment) in Spanish is el cielo. Cielo literally means sky or heaven; mi cielo is an affectionate address.

How do you pronounce cielo?

Say it SYEH-loh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SYEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is cielo masculine or feminine in Spanish?

cielo is masculine, so it takes el: el cielo.

What does cielo mean in English?

In English, el cielo means sweetheart (endearment).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.