Te amo, esposa
/te ˈamo esˈposa/word by word
The English phrase "i love you, wife" is translated into Spanish as Te amo, esposa.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You may encounter the colloquial form Te amo, mi mujer in many Spanish-speaking regions. This version translates to "i love you, my woman/wife" and sounds more informal than using esposa.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the variation Te amo, esposa mía. is used to say "I love you, my wife."
Did you know?
- While Te amo is used for deep, romantic love, many people use the verb querer in the phrase Te quiero for daily expressions of affection toward a spouse.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling your wife mi mujer is actually considered a warm, affectionate way to refer to a spouse rather than a literal statement of ownership.
- The word esposa shares the same root as the English word 'spouse' and the Latin 'sponsio', which refers to a solemn promise or pledge.
Examples in context
- Te amo, esposa mía. Eres mi vida y mi razón de ser.I love you, my wife. You are my life and my reason for being.
Example conversation
Javier is giving Sofía a bouquet of flowers.
- SofíaPara ti, mi amor.For you, my love.
- Javier¡Qué hermosas! Gracias, Javier.How beautiful! Thank you, Javier.
- SofíaTe amo, esposa.I love you, wife.
- JavierYo también te amo.I love you too.
