pet name

• Nombre o expresión cariñosa que se usa para mostrar afecto o cercanía, a menudo una forma abreviada o modificada del nombre real de la persona, o un apelativo tierno como 'cariño' o 'querido'.

A name used to express affection or familiarity, often a shortened or altered form of a person's real name, or a term of endearment like 'honey' or 'sweetheart'.

1. Affectionate nicknameA2informal

   A name used to show affection or endearment for a person, often a shortened or altered version of their real name.

   nombre cariñoso

   • Her pet name is 'Sweetie' because she is so kind.
   • He calls his wife 'Honey' as a pet name.
   • My grandmother's pet name for me is 'Little Star'.