How to Say "valentine" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “valentine” is “valentín” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a card, gift, or token of affection
Examples
Le compré un valentín muy bonito a mi novia.
I bought a very nice valentine (gift/card) for my girlfriend.
¿Quién será tu valentín este año?
Who will be your valentine (date/sweetheart) this year?
Masculine Noun
Even though the word refers to an abstract concept (a card or gift), it is always treated as masculine: 'el valentín'.
Confusing the Day and the Gift
Mistake: “Using 'valentín' when you mean the holiday, which is usually 'Día de San Valentín'.”
Correction: Use 'el día de San Valentín' for the holiday, and 'el valentín' for the gift or person.
Other Meanings of “valentín”
“valentín” can also mean:
- the saint's name(B2, formal)
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