te quiero, mejor amiga
The English phrase "I love you, bff" is translated into Spanish as te quiero, mejor amiga.
This phrase is an affectionate expression of love used specifically for a female best friend. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is very common and socially acceptable for female friends to use te quiero to express platonic affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term mejor amiga is gender-specific. While this form is used for a female best friend, if the best friend were male, you would use mejor amigo.
Did you know?
- While mejor amiga is the standard term, some close friends use the term hermana or 'sister' to signal that their friendship has reached a familial level of trust.
- The word mejor originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *mel-, which originally meant 'strong' or 'big' rather than just 'better'.
- In many Spanish-speaking social circles, particularly among young women, the English loanword bestie is frequently used in casual conversation instead of the formal mejor amiga.
Examples in context
- Te quiero un montón, amigo/a.I love you a ton, friend.
- Eres mi mejor amigo/a y te quiero muchísimo.You are my best friend, and I love you so much.
- Te quiero un montón, amigo/a mío/a.I love you a ton, my friend.
- Siempre estaré contigo, te quiero, mejor amiga.I will always be with you, I love you, best friend.
- Eres la mejor, te quiero, mejor amiga.You are the best, I love you, best friend.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are saying goodbye after a long lunch.
- JavierGracias por escucharme hoy.Thanks for listening to me today.
- SofíaDe nada, siempre para eso estoy.You're welcome, that's what I'm here for.
- JavierTe quiero, mejor amiga.I love you, best friend.
- Sofía¡Yo también te quiero, Javier!I love you too, Javier!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amiga, mejor, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
