Adiós, te amo
/aˈdjos te ˈamo/word by word
The English phrase 'bye, I love you' is translated into Spanish as Adiós, te amo.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the verbs used for 'love' changes the intensity of the phrase. Te amo is used for deep, romantic or profound love, making it more heavy and serious. In contrast, te quiero is a common alternative used for friends, family or in the earlier stages of a romantic relationship.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more informal way to express affection, you can use Chao, te quiero. You can also use the casual phrase Nos vemos, te amo (See you, I love you) or ¡Hasta pronto! Te quiero mucho (See you soon! I love you a lot).
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the object from 'you' to 'him' in the phrase, replace the object pronoun te with lo to say Adiós, lo amo (bye, i love him).
Did you know?
- The word Adiós literally means 'to God', which stems from the historical practice of entrusting a person to God's care during a departure.
- The phrase te quiero is so versatile that it can be used with pets or even objects one likes, whereas te amo is almost never used for non-humans.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying te amo for the first time in a relationship is a major milestone that can signal a transition to a serious commitment.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Lamentablemente tengo que irme. Adiós, te quiero.Hi! Unfortunately, I have to go. Goodbye, I love you.
- Adiós, te amo mucho.Bye, I love you very much.
- Ya me voy. Adiós, te amo.I'm leaving now. Bye, I love you.
- Adiós, te amo, mi vida.Bye, I love you, my life.
Example conversation
Alejandro is leaving for a long trip at the airport.
- AlejandroTengo que subir al avión.I have to board the plane.
- SofíaEstá bien, Alejandro. Ten cuidado.It's okay, Alejandro. Be careful.
- AlejandroAdiós, te amo, Sofía.Bye, I love you, Sofía.
- SofíaYo también te amo. ¡Buen viaje!I love you too. Have a good trip!
