Te amo
romantic
In Venezuela you say Te amo to a partner for "I love you". Te quiero is softer and used with family, friends and partners. It is also called Te adoro.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te amo | romantic |
| Te quiero | affectionate |
| Te adoro | strong |
Te amo expresses deep romantic love and is also said to children. Te quiero is warmer and less intense, like "I care about you".
Which one should you use?
Te adoro means "I adore you" and is affectionate and strong.
How do you pronounce it?
Say te AH-mo with the stress on a. In quiero the qu sounds like a k.
Did you know?
- Mi vida and mi amor are very common endearments in Venezuela, used between couples and also with children.
Examples in context
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te quiero mucho, mamá.I love you a lot, mom.
- Te adoro, mi vida.I adore you, my life.
Example conversation
Daniel says goodnight to his wife on the phone.
- DanielBuenas noches, mi amor.Goodnight, my love.
- EsposaTe amo, Daniel.I love you, Daniel.
- DanielYo también te amo.I love you too.
