yo también te quiero, papá
The English phrase 'I love you too, daddy' is translated into Spanish as yo también te quiero, papá.
This phrase is a response used by a child to express affection back to their father.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from yo (I), también (also/too), te quiero (I love you) and papá (dad).
Which one should you use?
Te quiero también, papá. is an informal way to express love towards a father, while También te amo, papi. is an informal way to address a father. También te adoro, viejo. is a colloquial way to express deep fondness for a father.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, También te quiero, papi. is an affectionate expression used to address a father. In Argentina, it is common to use También te amo, viejo. to address one's father casually.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, calling a father viejo (meaning 'old man') is not a comment on his age but a term of deep endearment and respect.
- The Spanish word papá was actually borrowed from the French word papa rather than descending directly from Latin.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase te quiero is a standard way to express affection, whereas te amo is often reserved for much deeper, romantic love.
Examples in context
- ¡Gracias! Yo también te quiero, papá.Thank you! I love you too, daddy.
Example conversation
Javier is tucking Elena into bed.
- ElenaBuenas noches, Elena. Te quiero mucho.Good night, Elena. I love you very much.
- JavierYo también te quiero, papá.I love you too, daddy.
- ElenaDulces sueños, mi niña.Sweet dreams, my girl.
- JavierGracias, papá.Thank you, daddy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries papá, también, te, yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
