Yo también te amo, mi amor
/ˈʝo tamˈbjen te ˈamo mi aˈmoɾ/word by word
The English phrase "I love you too, my love" is translated into Spanish as Yo también te amo, mi amor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Yo (I), también (also/too), te amo (love you) and mi amor (my love).
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, mi amor is used as a generic term of endearment by strangers, such as a shopkeeper or a taxi driver, even if there is no romantic connection.
- While te amo is used for deep romantic love, many Spanish speakers prefer te quiero for friends and family. Using te amo can sometimes feel much more intense or even heavy depending on the context.
- The word también is a curious linguistic combination of tan, meaning 'so', and bien, meaning 'well'.
Examples in context
- Te amo también, mi amor.I love you too, my love.
- te amo también, mi vidaI love you too, my life.
- ¡Yo también te amo, mi amor, de verdad!I love you too, my love, truly!
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before a long trip.
- MateoTe amo mucho, Lucía.I love you very much, Lucía.
- LucíaYo también te amo, mi amor.I love you too, my love.
- MateoRegreso pronto para verte.I will return soon to see you.
- LucíaTe esperaré con ansias, Mateo.I will wait for you eagerly, Mateo.
