Amo a mi familia
warm, Mexico
In Mexico "I love my family" is Amo a mi familia. A more everyday form is Quiero mucho a mi familia, and Mi familia lo es todo says that family means everything to you.
Meaning: statement of love for one's family (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Amo a mi familia | warm, Mexico |
| Quiero mucho a mi familia | everyday |
| Mi familia lo es todo | strong |
Which one should you use?
In Mexico querer is used often for family and friends, while amar sounds stronger and is used for deep love.
How does it change in a sentence?
The personal a goes before a person, so say amo a mi familia, not amo mi familia.
When do people say it?
Family is central in Mexican life, and Sunday meals often gather parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Did you know?
- A Mexican family lunch on Sunday is often called la comida del domingo and can last several hours.
Examples in context
- Amo a mi familia.I love my family.
- Quiero mucho a mi familia.I love my family very much.
- Mi familia lo es todo para mí.My family is everything to me.
Example conversation
Sara talks with her friend Nora about Sunday plans in Monterrey.
- Nora¿Qué haces el domingo?What are you doing on Sunday?
- SaraComida con mi familia, como siempre.Lunch with my family, as always.
- NoraQué bonito, se nota que los quieres.How nice, you can tell you love them.
