Os quiero a todos
/os kjeɾo a todos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I love all of you" can be said as Os quiero a todos.
This phrase is used to express deep affection for a group of people. The verb quiero comes from querer, which means both "to want" and "to love". However, when used in the context of people, it expresses affection and love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun os (you all), the verb quiero (I love/want) and a todos (all of you).
Which one should you use?
The phrase Os quiero a todos is more emphatic than the shorter version Os quiero, which also means "I love you (all)".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The use of os as the direct object pronoun for "you all" is characteristic of Peninsular Spanish in Spain. In Latin America, one would typically say Los quiero a todos to address a group.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group being addressed consists entirely of women, you should change todos to todas to say Os quiero a todas.
How do you pronounce it?
/os kjeɾo a todos/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the pronoun os is used for a group of friends, but in Latin America, using it can sound like someone is speaking in a biblical or ancient style.
- While Os quiero a todos expresses affection, replacing querer with amar would make the phrase so intense that it might feel overdramatic or inappropriately formal in a casual group setting.
- The pronoun os is a direct descendant of the Latin accusative vōs, which was used to address groups in the Roman Empire.
Examples in context
- Os quiero a todos, mi familia querida.I love all of you, my dear family.
- Amo a todos ustedes, queridos colegas.I love all of you, dear colleagues.
- Os quiero a todos, mis amigos.I love all of you, my friends.
- Os quiero a todos, mi familia.I love all of you, my family.
- Gracias por la ayuda, os quiero a todos.Thanks for the help, I love all of you.
Example conversation
Mateo is saying goodbye to his group of friends at a party.
- MateoMe voy, pero os quiero a todos.I'm leaving, but I love all of you.
- Lucía¡No te vayas todavía, Mateo!Don't leave yet, Mateo!
- MateoTengo que irme, nos vemos pronto.I have to go, see you soon.
- LucíaEstá bien, nosotros también te queremos.Alright, we love you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, os, CC BY-SA 4.0.
