te quiero nana
/te kjeɾo nana/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "I love you nana" is expressed as te quiero nana.
This phrase is an expression of affection used to tell a grandmother that you love her. While te quiero nana is the standard way to express this affection, you can also use Te quiero mucho, Nana. Another informal option is Te adoro, Nana, which means "I adore you, Nana".
Which one should you use?
The phrase te quiero nana is the standard way to express affection, but te amo nana is a more intense and profound version of the phrase. Additionally, if you wish to use a more standard or formal term for grandmother instead of the affectionate nana, you should use abuela.
How does it change in a sentence?
When writing the phrase, you should place a comma before nana because it is a direct address, resulting in te quiero, nana.
How do you pronounce it?
/te kjeɾo nana/
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Examples in context
- Te quiero nana, eres la mejor.I love you nana, you are the best.
- Muchas gracias por todo, te quiero nana.Thank you so much for everything, I love you nana.
Example conversation
Alejandro is giving his grandmother a hug before leaving.
- AlejandroTe quiero nana, nos vemos pronto.I love you nana, see you soon.
- ElenaYo también te quiero, Alejandro.I love you too, Alejandro.
- AlejandroTe quiero nana, cuídate mucho.I love you nana, take good care of yourself.
- ElenaGracias, mi niño. Buen viaje.Thank you, my boy. Have a good trip.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nana, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
