Te amo
romantic
To tell your girlfriend you love her, say Te amo for deep love or Te quiero for warm affection. Add mi amor or mi vida to make it tender. It is also called Te quiero mucho, mi vida.
Meaning: telling a girlfriend you love her (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te amo | romantic |
| Te quiero | warm |
| Te quiero mucho, mi vida | affectionate |
Te quiero is the everyday phrase. Te amo is stronger and often kept for important moments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain couples say te quiero most of the time. In Latin America te amo is used more freely between partners.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I am in love with you", a man says Estoy enamorado de ti and a woman says Estoy enamorada de ti.
Did you know?
- Spanish has two verbs for love, querer and amar, and many couples use both for different moods.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, Andrea.I love you a lot, Andrea.
- Estoy enamorado de ti.I am in love with you.
Example conversation
Carlos tells his girlfriend Andrea how he feels on her birthday.
- CarlosAndrea, te quiero mucho.Andrea, I love you a lot.
- AndreaYo también, Carlos.Me too, Carlos.
- CarlosTe amo, mi vida.I love you, my life.
