Te quiero mucho
warm, Mexico
In Mexico "I love you so much" is Te quiero mucho. It suits partners, family and close friends. For deep romantic love say Te amo mucho, and Te quiero muchísimo is the extra-strong version.
Meaning: strong declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero mucho | warm, Mexico |
| Te amo mucho | romantic |
| Te quiero muchísimo | very strong |
Add the person's name or a pet name for warmth: Te quiero mucho, mi vida.
Which one should you use?
Te quiero mucho is gentle and widely used. Te amo mucho sounds more intense and is mostly for couples.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mucho comes after the verb. The ending -ísimo adds extra force, so muchísimo means "very, very much".
Did you know?
- Mi vida, literally "my life", is a very common Mexican pet name used among couples and for children.
Examples in context
- Te quiero mucho, mi vida.I love you so much, my dear.
- Te amo mucho, Ana.I love you so much, Ana.
- Te quiero muchísimo, abuelita.I love you so very much, Grandma.
Example conversation
Memo hugs his grandmother Chela before leaving her house in Oaxaca.
- MemoAbuelita, te quiero mucho.Grandma, I love you so much.
- AbuelaY yo a ti, mi niño.And I love you, my boy.
- MemoTe llamo mañana.I will call you tomorrow.
