Te amo
romantic
To tell your boyfriend you love him, say Te amo for deep love or Te quiero for a softer, everyday version. Add mi amor to make it personal. It is also called Estoy enamorada de ti.
Meaning: telling a boyfriend you love him (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te amo | romantic |
| Te quiero | warm |
| Estoy enamorada de ti | romantic, said by a woman |
Te quiero mucho is often said every day. Te amo is saved for stronger moments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain te quiero is the main phrase between couples. In many Latin American countries both te quiero and te amo are used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I am in love with you", the ending depends on the speaker: a woman says Estoy enamorada de ti and a man says Estoy enamorado de ti.
Did you know?
- Many Spanish speakers say te quiero much earlier in a relationship than te amo, which is considered weightier.
Examples in context
- Te amo, mi amor.I love you, my love.
- Te quiero muchísimo.I love you so much.
- Estoy enamorada de ti.I am in love with you.
Example conversation
Marina tells her boyfriend Daniel how she feels on a walk.
- MarinaDaniel, te quiero mucho.Daniel, I love you a lot.
- DanielYo también te quiero.I love you too.
- MarinaY creo que ya te amo.And I think I already love you.
