Te quiero mucho
friendly
To a friend, say Te quiero mucho, or Te quiero, amigo for a male friend and Te quiero, amiga for a female one. Te amo would sound romantic. It is also called Eres muy importante para mí.
Meaning: affection toward a friend (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero mucho | friendly |
| Te quiero, amigo | friendly |
| Eres muy importante para mí | sincere |
Friends say te quiero often, especially women friends in Spain and Latin America. Add mucho to make it warmer.
Which one should you use?
Eres muy importante para mí means "you are very important to me" and is a calm, sincere way to say it.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid te amo with a friend unless you mean romantic love, because Spanish keeps it for partners and family.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries friends say te quiero freely, and it carries no romantic meaning.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, amiga.I love you very much, friend.
- Te quiero, amigo.I love you, my friend.
- Eres muy importante para mí.You are very important to me.
Example conversation
Irene thanks her friend Lucía for helping her move in Valencia.
- IreneGracias por ayudarme, Lucía.Thanks for helping me, Lucía.
- LucíaPara eso están las amigas.That is what friends are for.
- IreneTe quiero mucho.I love you very much.
- LucíaY yo a ti.And I love you.
