Te quiero mucho
/te kjeɾo mut͡ʃo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "I love you very much" is Te quiero mucho.
Other ways to express love include Te amo mucho and Te adoro to say "I adore you". You may also use the informal expression Te quiero un montón to mean "I love you a ton".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Te quiero mucho is composed of te (you), quiero (I want/love) and mucho (much/a lot).
Which one should you use?
While Te quiero mucho is common for friends and family, Te amo mucho is used for much deeper, more intense romantic love.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Mexico, Te amo un chorro is an informal way to say "I love you a lot". In some South American countries like Argentina, Te quiero bocha means "I love you heaps".
How do you pronounce it?
/te kjeɾo mutʃo/
Did you know?
- While mucho is the standard word for 'much', using un chorro in Mexico transforms the phrase into a highly informal, almost playful expression of affection.
- In Spain, the distinction between Te quiero and Te amo is less strict than in Latin America. Many Spaniards use Te quiero for their lifelong romantic partners.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to express Te quiero mucho through a 'beso' (kiss) on both cheeks, regardless of whether the relationship is romantic or platonic.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, mi amor.I love you very much, my love.
- Eres especial y te quiero mucho.You are special and I love you very much.
- No lo olvides, te quiero mucho.Don't forget it, I love you very much.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before a trip.
- AlejandroTe quiero mucho, Elena.I love you very much, Elena.
- ElenaYo también te quiero mucho, Alejandro.I love you very much too, Alejandro.
- AlejandroVuelve pronto, por favor.Come back soon, please.
- ElenaLo haré, te lo prometo.I will, I promise you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
