Yo también te quiero
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico "I love you too" is Yo también te quiero. For a romantic reply say Yo también te amo, and the short reply is Yo a ti, literally "I you".
Meaning: reply to a declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Yo también te quiero | everyday, Mexico |
| Yo también te amo | romantic |
| Yo a ti | short reply |
Match the verb to what the other person said: Te quiero is answered with Yo también te quiero, and Te amo with Yo también te amo.
Which one should you use?
Yo a ti sounds natural and a little sweet, and it is often used quickly at the end of a call.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can drop the pronoun and say También te quiero. The short Yo a ti keeps the a ti to show who receives the love.
Did you know?
- Que descanses is a gentle Mexican way to say goodnight and literally means "may you rest".
Examples in context
- Yo también te amo, mi amor.I love you too, my love.
- Te quiero. Yo a ti.I love you. I love you too.
Example conversation
Lucía ends a phone call with her husband Raúl in Mérida.
- RaúlBueno, ya me voy a dormir. Te quiero.Well, I am going to sleep. I love you.
- LucíaYo también te quiero.I love you too.
- RaúlQue descanses, mi amor.Rest well, my love.
