Te quiero
warm, Nicaragua
In Nicaragua "I love you" is Te quiero for family, friends and partners, and Te amo for deep romantic love. It is also called Vos sos lo mejor de mi vida.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | warm, Nicaragua |
| Te amo | romantic |
| Vos sos lo mejor de mi vida | voseo |
Te quiero mucho is gentle and is said between parents and children. Te amo carries more weight and is saved for a partner.
Which one should you use?
Nicaraguans often use the voseo with a partner, so a longer sentence sounds like Vos sos lo mejor de mi vida. The short phrases stay the same as elsewhere.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Te quiero, te is the object pronoun "you" and comes before the verb.
Did you know?
- The verb querer means both "to want" and "to love", which is why Te quiero can express family love.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, mamá.I love you very much, Mom.
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Vos sos lo mejor de mi vida.You are the best thing in my life.
Example conversation
Sister Karla tells her younger brother Nelson she loves him before he travels from Rivas.
- KarlaNelson, cuidate mucho. Te quiero.Nelson, take good care. I love you.
- NelsonYo también te quiero, hermana.I love you too, sister.
- KarlaAvisame cuando llegués.Let me know when you arrive.
