Te quiero un montón
casual, Spain
A casual way to say "I love you" is Te quiero un montón, literally "I love you a ton". In Spain Me chiflas means "I am crazy about you", and Te adoro adds warmth.
Meaning: expressing affection (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero un montón | casual, Spain |
| Me chiflas | colloquial, Spain |
| Te adoro | warm |
Te quiero is the everyday phrase for partners, family and close friends. Adding un montón or mucho makes it sound relaxed and affectionate.
Which one should you use?
Te amo is stronger and more romantic. Many speakers keep it for serious moments, while Te quiero is used much more freely.
Did you know?
- The verb querer means both "to want" and "to love", which is why Te quiero is so common between friends and family.
Examples in context
- Te quiero un montón, mamá.I love you a ton, Mom.
- Me chiflas, de verdad.I am crazy about you, really.
- Te adoro, mi vida.I adore you, my love.
Example conversation
Marta says goodbye to her sister Elena at the train station in Madrid.
- MartaMe voy ya. Te quiero un montón.I am leaving now. I love you a ton.
- ElenaY yo a ti. Llámame al llegar.And I love you too. Call me when you arrive.
- MartaClaro que sí.Of course.
