Te quiero
warm
To tell a family member you love them, the natural phrase is Te quiero. For several people use Los quiero, and add mucho to say "a lot". It is also called Te quiero mucho.
Meaning: telling family members you love them (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | warm |
| Te quiero mucho | warm |
| Los quiero | plural |
Add the title of the relative to make it personal: Te quiero, mamá, Te quiero, abuelo or Los quiero, hijos.
Which one should you use?
Te quiero is warm and usual in the family. Te amo is also heard, but it can sound more romantic in some regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
Te means "you" for one person. Los is for several people and las if all of them are women.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking families it is common to end a phone call with Te quiero or Un beso.
Examples in context
- Te quiero, mamá.I love you, mom.
- Te quiero mucho, abuelo.I love you a lot, grandpa.
- Los quiero a todos.I love you all.
Example conversation
At a family dinner, Laura thanks her parents and her brother.
- LauraQuiero decirles algo. Los quiero mucho.I want to tell you something. I love you very much.
- MamáNosotros también te queremos, hija.We love you too, daughter.
- HermanoY yo, aunque no lo diga siempre.And I do, even if I do not always say it.
