Te quiero
friendly
To tell a friend you love them, say Te quiero. Add amigo or amiga, and use Los quiero mucho for a group of friends. It is also called Te aprecio mucho.
Meaning: telling friends you love them (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | friendly |
| Los quiero mucho | plural |
| Te aprecio mucho | sincere |
Between friends Te quiero is warm and platonic. Te aprecio mucho is a calmer way to say "I really value you".
Which one should you use?
Te amo is usually avoided between friends because it can sound romantic.
How does it change in a sentence?
Amigo is for a male friend and amiga for a female friend. For a mixed group of friends, say Los quiero, amigos.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often say Te quiero to close friends of any gender with no romantic meaning at all.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, amiga.I love you a lot, my friend.
- Los quiero, chicos.I love you guys.
- Te aprecio mucho, Jorge.I really value you, Jorge.
Example conversation
Clara says goodbye to her best friend Nuria at a farewell party.
- ClaraNuria, te voy a extrañar. Te quiero mucho.Nuria, I will miss you. I love you a lot.
- NuriaYo también te quiero, amiga.I love you too, my friend.
- ClaraNos vemos pronto.See you soon.
