How to Say “I Love You” in Spanish to a Boy

Te quiero
everyday
To a boy you say Te quiero for warm affection or Te amo for deep romantic love. The sentence itself does not change for his gender. It is also called Te quiero mucho, mi amor.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)

Ways to say it

“I love you” in Spanish
Spanish Note
Te quiero everyday
Te amo romantic, strong
Te quiero mucho, mi amor romantic

Which one should you use?

Te quiero fits a boyfriend, a friend or family. Te amo is stronger and is saved for romantic partners.

How does it change in a sentence?

Only the endearment changes. You can add mi amor, cariño or mi vida for a boy or a girl, and guapo for a good looking boy.

Did you know?

  • The phrase Sueña con los angelitos literally means "dream with the little angels".

Examples in context

  • Te quiero mucho, mi amor.
    I love you very much, my love.
  • Te amo, cariño.
    I love you, darling.
  • Te quiero, guapo.
    I love you, handsome.

Example conversation

Daniel and his boyfriend Sergio say goodnight on a video call.

  1. Daniel

    Buenas noches, Sergio. Te quiero.
    Goodnight, Sergio. I love you.
  2. Sergio

    Yo también te quiero, mi amor.
    I love you too, my love.
  3. Daniel

    Sueña con los angelitos.
    Sweet dreams.
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