Te amo
romantic, deep
For romantic love the strongest phrase is Te amo. Te quiero is warmer and more common, and Estoy enamorado de ti means "I am in love with you".
Meaning: declaration of romantic love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te amo | romantic, deep |
| Te quiero | romantic, Spain |
| Estoy enamorado de ti | romantic, masculine speaker |
Te amo is heavy in many countries and kept for serious moments. Te quiero is used more often between couples, especially in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
A woman says Estoy enamorada de ti. The ending changes with the speaker.
When do people say it?
People in Latin America often save Te amo for a partner and use Te quiero for others.
Did you know?
- The English word "lover" has no neat match in Spanish, where amante often means someone in a secret relationship.
Examples in context
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te quiero mucho, cariño.I love you very much, darling.
- Estoy enamorada de ti.I am in love with you.
Example conversation
Daniel speaks to his partner Clara at dinner.
- DanielClara, quiero decirte algo.Clara, I want to tell you something.
- ClaraDime.Tell me.
- DanielTe amo.I love you.
