adiós, te quiero
The English phrase "bye, love you" is translated into Spanish as adiós, te quiero.
It is typically used when hanging up a phone call or leaving a social gathering with a close friend or family member.
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word querer for both 'to want' and 'to love', meaning the phrase te quiero literally translates to 'I want you', though in this context it always means affection.
- The word adiós is a contraction of 'a Dios', which literally means 'to God'. It originates from the practice of leaving someone in the care of the divine.
- While te quiero is a standard way to express affection, it is often considered less intense than te amo, which is reserved for deep, romantic or profound love.
Examples in context
- Adiós, te quiero mucho.Bye, I love you very much.
- Adiós, te quiero, nos vemos mañana.Bye, love you, see you tomorrow.
- Ya me voy, adiós, te quiero.I'm leaving now, bye, love you.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are parting ways after a date.
- DanielBueno, Elena, ya es tarde.Well, Elena, it's late.
- ElenaSí, descansa mucho, Daniel.Yes, get lots of rest, Daniel.
- DanielAdiós, te quiero.Bye, love you.
- ElenaAdiós, yo también te quiero.Bye, I love you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiós, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
