Te quiero
everyday, affectionate
To tell a girl "I love you", say Te quiero for everyday love or Te amo for deep romantic love. The words are the same for a man or a woman. It is also called Te quiero mucho.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | everyday, affectionate |
| Te amo | romantic, strong |
| Te quiero mucho | warm |
Which one should you use?
Te quiero is used for partners, family and close friends. Te amo is stronger and more solemn, and many speakers keep it for serious romantic moments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain te quiero is very common between couples and relatives. In much of Latin America te amo is used more freely between partners.
How does it change in a sentence?
Nothing changes for a woman. What changes is the pet name you can add, such as mi amor or preciosa, or her name.
Did you know?
- The verb querer also means "to want", which is why te quiero can mean both "I love you" and "I want you" depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Te quiero, Marta.I love you, Marta.
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te quiero mucho, amor.I love you a lot, love.
Example conversation
Sergio tells his girlfriend Lorena he loves her on their anniversary.
- SergioLorena, hoy hace un año. Te amo.Lorena, it has been a year today. I love you.
- LorenaYo también te amo, Sergio.I love you too, Sergio.
- SergioFeliz aniversario, amor.Happy anniversary, love.
