yo también te amo, hermosa
The English phrase 'I love you too beautiful' is translated into Spanish as yo también te amo, hermosa.
This phrase is a romantic response used to tell a woman that the speaker loves her back. To vary your expression, you can substitute hermosa with other terms of endearment like preciosa or bella to say 'I love you too, gorgeous/precious'. Other related words for beauty include belleza (beauty) and hermosura (beauty or beautifulness).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yo (I), también (also/too), te amo (I love you) and hermosa (beautiful).
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, the intensity of your affection changes the verb you use. Te amo is used for deep, romantic love. In contrast, te quiero is a slightly less intense way to say 'I love you' that can be used for both romantic partners and close friends/family.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase yo también te amo, hermosa, the word hermosa functions as a vocative, which is why it is separated from the main clause by a comma.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying te amo is often accompanied by a prolonged gaze or a kiss, as the verbal declaration is considered a very solemn act.
- The word te comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *twé, which is the same ancient ancestor that gave English the word 'thee'.
- While te amo is the peak of romantic passion, in some regions, it is so heavy that couples rarely use it until they are deeply committed or even married.
Examples in context
- Eres mi vida, yo también te amo, hermosa.You are my life, I love you too, beautiful.
- Gracias por todo, yo también te amo, hermosa.Thank you for everything, I love you too, beautiful.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are having a romantic dinner at home.
- DanielEres lo más importante para mí, María.You are the most important thing to me, María.
- MaríaTe amo tanto, Daniel.I love you so much, Daniel.
- DanielYo también te amo, hermosa.I love you too, beautiful.
- MaríaEres muy dulce.You are very sweet.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amo, también, te, yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
