Te amo
romantic
In the Dominican Republic Te amo is the romantic way to say "I love you". Te quiero is common with partners, family and friends. It is also called Te quiero mucho.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te amo | romantic |
| Te quiero | everyday |
| Te quiero mucho | warm |
Pet names like mi amor or mi vida often follow it.
Which one should you use?
Use Te amo for deep romantic love. Te quiero fits family and close friends and is lighter.
Did you know?
- In Spanish Te quiero can carry romantic or purely friendly love, depending on who says it.
Examples in context
- Te amo, mi vida.I love you, my life.
- Te quiero mucho, mamá.I love you a lot, Mom.
- Te quiero, mi hermano.I love you, my brother.
Example conversation
Yohanna says goodnight to her boyfriend Ariel on the phone from Santiago.
- YohannaYa me voy a dormir, mi amor.I am going to sleep now, my love.
- ArielDescansa. Te amo.Rest. I love you.
- YohannaYo también te amo.I love you too.
