What does it mean word for word?
The word muchísimo is the superlative form of mucho, which literally translates to "very much" or "a whole lot" to add emphasis.
Which one should you use?
While te quiero muchísimo is common for friends and family, te amo muchísimo is used for a more intense, romantic or profound level of love. For example, one might say Te amo con toda mi alma to mean "I love you with all my soul" or Mi amor por ti es infinito to mean "My love for you is infinite".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries like Mexico, Argentina or Colombia, Te quiero mucho is commonly used as an expression of love. In Spain, Te amo is more reserved for deep, passionate love.
How does it change in a sentence?
To scale back the intensity from "so so much" to just "a lot", you can replace muchísimo with mucho.
How do you pronounce it?
/te kjeɾo mutʃisimo/
Did you know?
- The verb querer in te quiero muchísimo also means 'to want', meaning the phrase literally translates to 'I want you very much' before it is understood as 'I love you'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, te quiero muchísimo is a standard expression of platonic affection between friends, while the English equivalent often implies a romantic shift.
- Some Spanish speakers prefer te quiero muchísimo over te amo even in long-term marriages to avoid sounding like a character in a dramatic soap opera.
Examples in context
- Te quiero muchísimo, mi amor.I love you so much, my love.
Example conversation
A romantic evening at a park.
- JavierSofía, te quiero muchísimo.Sofía, I love you so much.
- SofíaY yo a ti, Javier.And I love you too, Javier.
- JavierEres lo más importante para mí.You are the most important thing to me.
- SofíaGracias, mi vida.Thank you, my life.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
