Te quiero, tía
The English phrase "I love you auntie" is translated into Spanish as Te quiero, tía.
The phrase Te quiero, tía translates to "I love you auntie" and can be used in most Spanish-speaking regions. You may also use the titles titi or tití to refer to an auntie.
Did you know?
- In Spain, young people often use tía or tío as slang for 'girl' or 'guy' among friends, similar to how English speakers use 'dude' or 'girl'.
- The word tía shares an ancient root with the Greek word θεία, which originally related to the concept of being divine or sacred.
- In many Latin American families, the phrase te quiero is frequently accompanied by a light kiss on the right cheek as a standard greeting or farewell.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, querida tía MaríaI love you very much, dear Aunt Maria
- Te quiero mucho, titiI love you a lot, auntie
- Te quiero, tía, eres la mejorI love you, auntie, you're the best
Example conversation
Daniel is visiting his aunt Elena at her house.
- DanielHola, tía Elena.Hello, aunt Elena.
- Elena¡Hola, Daniel! Qué alegría verte.Hello, Daniel! What a joy to see you.
- DanielTe quiero, tía.I love you, auntie.
- ElenaYo también te quiero mucho, cariño.I love you very much too, dear.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries te, tía, CC BY-SA 4.0.
