Te quiero
warm, Mexico
In Mexico "I love you" can be Te quiero or Te amo. Te quiero works for partners, family and close friends, while Te amo is stronger and mostly romantic. It is also called Te adoro.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | warm, Mexico |
| Te amo | romantic, strong |
| Te adoro | affectionate |
Couples also say Te quiero mucho as a standard everyday phrase. Te adoro is warm and affectionate, a bit like "I adore you".
Which one should you use?
In Mexico Te quiero is used widely and sounds natural between parents and children. Te amo is saved for deep romantic love, so it carries more weight.
How does it change in a sentence?
The object te comes before the verb. For a group say Los quiero, for "I love you all".
Did you know?
- Mexican parents often end phone calls with Te quiero, mijo or Te quiero, mija.
Examples in context
- Te amo, Laura.I love you, Laura.
- Los quiero a todos.I love you all.
Example conversation
Diego says goodbye to his girlfriend Laura at a bus station in Puebla.
- DiegoTe voy a extrañar.I am going to miss you.
- LauraYo también. Te quiero mucho.Me too. I love you very much.
- DiegoTe amo. Llámame al llegar.I love you. Call me when you arrive.
