darling

BrE /ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/ AmE /ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 AFFECTIONATE TERM [noun] B1

a term of endearment used to address a loved one or someone you care about deeply

querido, amado, dulce

  • call somebody darling

Collocations darling husband/wife · darling child

  • She called him her darling.

    Ella lo llamó su querido.

2 PET [noun] B1

a pet or domestic animal, especially a cat or dog

mascota, animal de compañía

  • have a darling

Collocations darling cat · darling pet

  • She has a darling little dog.

    Ella tiene un perrito adorable.