Te amo por siempre y para siempre
/te amo poɾ sjempɾe i paɾa sjempɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I love you forever and always" is translated into Spanish as Te amo por siempre y para siempre.
This is a romantic expression used to tell a partner that one's love will never end. You can also use the adjective eterno (eternal) or apasionado (passionate) to describe such feelings.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Te amo (I love you), por siempre (for always/forever) and para siempre (for always/forever).
Which one should you use?
Te amo por siempre y para siempre uses the verb amo to express deep, romantic or intense love. In contrast, you can also use Te quiero siempre y para siempre with the verb quiero, which is a slightly less intense way to say "I love you" that remains common in romantic relationships.
How do you pronounce it?
/te amo poɾ sjempɾe i paɾa sjempɾe/
Did you know?
- While Te amo is the standard for 'I love you' in Latin America, speakers in Spain often prefer Te quiero even in very deep romantic contexts.
- The word para in this phrase is an ancient linguistic blend of the Latin words prō and ad.
- The word siempre is a direct descendant of the Latin semper, making it a close cousin to the English word 'sempiternal'.
Examples in context
- Te amo por siempre y para siempre, mi vida.I love you forever and always, my life.
- Eres mi todo y te amo por siempre y para siempre.You are my everything and I love you forever and always.
Example conversation
A romantic dinner at a restaurant.
- MaríaDaniel, te amo por siempre y para siempre.Daniel, I love you forever and always.
- DanielY yo a ti, María, con todo mi corazón.And I love you, María, with all my heart.
- María¿De verdad me lo dices?Do you really mean it?
- DanielSí, siempre estaré a tu lado.Yes, I will always be by your side.
