me quiero
/me kjeɾo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I love me" is me quiero.
me quiero is used to express that a person has a positive feeling of self-love or self-esteem. In Spanish, the verb querer is the standard way to express affection and self-love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive pronoun me (myself) and the first-person singular form of querer (to want or to love).
Which one should you use?
While me quiero is the most common way to express self-love or self-esteem, me amo is a stronger, more intense version of the same sentiment. The verb amar is often reserved for deep, romantic or profound love.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because me is a reflexive pronoun, the subject yo (I) is often omitted in natural speech.
How do you pronounce it?
/me kjeɾo/
Did you know?
- If you say me quiero followed by a place or object, like me quiero ir, the meaning changes completely from 'I love myself' to 'I want to leave'.
- While me amo sounds more poetic, using it in casual conversation might make you sound like a character in a dramatic soap opera.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying me quiero is closely tied to the concept of 'amor propio', which is treated as a necessary psychological shield rather than just a feeling.
Examples in context
- Me amo profundamenteI love myself deeply
- Me quiero infinitamenteI love myself infinitely
- Me quiero incondicionalmenteI love myself unconditionally
- Me quiero mucho.I love myself a lot.
- Ahora me quiero más.Now I love myself more.
- Me quiero tal como soy.I love myself just as I am.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about self-care and confidence.
- DanielEs importante aceptarse.It is important to accept oneself.
- LucíaSí, yo me quiero más ahora.Yes, I love myself more now.
- DanielMe alegro mucho por ti, Lucía.I am very happy for you, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel.Thank you, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
