Te quiero
everyday, Uruguay
In Uruguay Te quiero is the usual way to say "I love you" to family, friends and partners. Te amo is stronger and mostly romantic. It is also called Te quiero mucho.
Meaning: declaring love or deep affection (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | everyday, Uruguay |
| Te amo | romantic |
| Te quiero mucho | affectionate |
Te quiero mucho adds warmth and is easy to use with relatives. Between couples, te quiero is a normal, heartfelt phrase, not a weaker one.
Which one should you use?
Te amo is kept for deep romantic moments. Using it with friends would sound too intense.
Did you know?
- Mi vida, literally "my life", is a loving address used in Uruguay between partners and with children.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, abuela.I love you very much, grandma.
- Te amo, mi vida.I love you, my love.
- Te quiero, amigo.I love you, friend.
Example conversation
Rodrigo calls his grandmother Elena from abroad.
- RodrigoAbuela, ¿cómo estás?Grandma, how are you?
- ElenaBien, hijo, te extraño.Fine, my boy, I miss you.
- RodrigoYo también. Te quiero mucho.Me too. I love you very much.
- ElenaY yo a vos.And I love you.
