What does it mean word for word?
The word muchísimo is formed by adding the suffix -ísimo to mucho, which functions as an intensive to mean "extremely" or "very much."
Which one should you use?
While Te quiero muchísimo is a warm and common way to express affection, Te amo muchísimo is more intense and typically reserved for deep romantic love or very serious emotional bonds. You can also use Te quiero un montón to say "I love you a lot" or Te amo un montón to translate to "I love you a bunch."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the informal expression Te amo un chingo is used to mean "I love you a bunch."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Te quiero muchísimo uses the superlative form of mucho to intensify the affection, whereas Te quiero mucho is a more standard, slightly less emphatic way to say "I love you a lot".
How do you pronounce it?
/te kjeɾo mutʃisimo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you want to say 'I love you bunches' with more color, you might say Te quiero un mundo, which literally translates to 'I love you a world'.
- While Te quiero muchísimo is safe for family, using Te amo with a friend or casual acquaintance in some countries can be seen as an overstepping of emotional boundaries.
- While muchísimo is a common intensive, the suffix -ísimo can be added to almost any adjective to create a superlative, such as carísimo for 'extremely expensive' or buenísimo for 'extremely good'.
Examples in context
- Querida María, te quiero muchísimo y siempre estaré aquí para ti.Dear Maria, I love you very much and will always be here for you.
- Amor, te quiero un montón y me haces inmensamente feliz.Love, I love you a bunch and you make me incredibly happy.
- Me haces falta, te amo un chingo y necesito tenerte cerca.I miss you, I love you a bunch, and I need to have you close.
- Te quiero muchísimo, mi amor.I love you bunches, my love.
- Mamá, te quiero muchísimo.Mom, I love you bunches.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye before one goes to work.
- María¡Que tengas un buen día, Mateo!Have a good day, Mateo!
- MateoGracias, María. Te quiero muchísimo.Thanks, María. I love you bunches.
- MaríaYo también te quiero muchísimo.I love you bunches too.
- MateoNos vemos más tarde.See you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
