Te quiero, mamá
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico "I love you, Mom" is Te quiero, mamá. Many people say Te amo, mamá for a stronger feeling, and mami or mamita is an affectionate way to call her. It is also called Te quiero mucho, mami.
Meaning: declaration of love to one's mother (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero, mamá | everyday, Mexico |
| Te amo, mamá | strong |
| Te quiero mucho, mami | affectionate |
In Mexico Mamá is the standard word, and mami is tender or playful. Adults also say Te quiero mucho, mamá in cards and texts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The comma separates the address from the sentence, so the order Mamá, te quiero also works.
When do people say it?
Mother's Day is celebrated on 10 May in Mexico every year, regardless of the weekday, and it is one of the biggest family holidays.
Did you know?
- Mexico celebrates Mother's Day on 10 May, a date fixed by the calendar, and bands called mariachis often play Las mañanitas to mothers that morning.
Examples in context
- Te quiero, mamá.I love you, Mom.
- Mamá, te amo.Mom, I love you.
- Gracias por todo, mami. Te quiero mucho.Thanks for everything, Mommy. I love you very much.
Example conversation
Rodrigo calls his mother on Mother's Day from another city in Mexico.
- RodrigoFeliz día, mamá.Happy Mother's Day, Mom.
- MamáGracias, mijo. ¿Cómo estás?Thanks, dear. How are you?
- RodrigoBien. Te quiero mucho, mamá.Fine. I love you very much, Mom.
