Te quiero
warm
To tell a man you love him, say Te quiero for warm affection or Te amo for deep romantic love. Te quiero mucho means "I love you a lot".
Meaning: declaring love or affection to a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | warm |
| Te amo | romantic |
| Te quiero mucho | warm |
Te quiero is used with a partner, a son, a father or a close friend. Te amo is stronger and is kept mostly for romance and very serious moments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain Te quiero is also the main phrase between partners. In many Latin American countries Te amo is more common between couples than in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
Neither phrase changes for a male listener. A man you call usted would not normally be told this directly.
Did you know?
- Querer means both "to want" and "to love", which is why Te quiero can sound milder than Te amo but is just as sincere.
Examples in context
- Te quiero, papá.I love you, dad.
- Te amo, mi amor.I love you, my love.
- Te quiero mucho, hermano.I love you a lot, brother.
Example conversation
Clara says goodbye to her father at the airport.
- ClaraTe quiero mucho, papá.I love you a lot, dad.
- PapáYo también, hija. Cuídate.Me too, daughter. Take care.
- ClaraTe llamo al llegar.I will call you when I arrive.
