Te quiero, mamá
everyday
To your mother you say Te quiero, mamá or Te quiero mucho, mami. Both mean "I love you" and show closeness. It is also called Te amo, mamá.
Meaning: declaration of love to a mother (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero, mamá | everyday |
| Te quiero mucho, mami | warm, Latin America |
| Te amo, mamá | strong |
Children use Te quiero with parents far more than Te amo. Mami is affectionate and common in Latin America, while mamá is widespread everywhere.
When do people say it?
Mother's Day is a major holiday in many Spanish speaking countries, and cards usually say Feliz día, mamá, te quiero.
Did you know?
- The date of Mother's Day varies: Mexico marks it on 10 May, while Spain celebrates on the first Sunday of May.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, mamá.I love you very much, mom.
- Gracias por todo, mami. Te amo.Thanks for everything, mom. I love you.
- Te quiero, mamita.I love you, mommy.
Example conversation
Paula hugs her mother Rosa before leaving for university.
- PaulaMamá, ya me voy. Te quiero mucho.Mom, I am leaving. I love you very much.
- RosaYo también, hija. Llama cuando llegues.Me too, daughter. Call when you arrive.
- PaulaClaro que sí, mami.Of course, mom.
