What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of te (you, object), extraño (I miss) and hermosa (beautiful).
Which one should you use?
While Te extraño, hermosa is widely used, in Spain it is more common to say Te echo de menos, hermosa to express the same sentiment.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Te extraño, hermosa is an informal and intimate expression. It is typically used between romantic partners or very close friends.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can say Me haces falta, preciosa. In Argentina, common variations include Te extraño, mi hermosa. and Me haces mucha falta, linda.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb extrañar is conjugated in the first-person singular present tense to mean "I miss". Using the feminine form hermosa specifically addresses a woman, whereas the masculine hermoso would be used for a man.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word extraño serves as both the verb for 'I miss' and the adjective for 'strange'.
- While Te extraño is standard, the phrase Me haces falta treats the missing person as a 'lack' or a 'missing piece' of the speaker's own being.
- Although hermosa means 'beautiful', using it in a non-romantic context with a stranger in some Spanish-speaking cultures can be perceived as overly forward or flirtatious.
Examples in context
- Te extraño, hermosa, vuelve pronto.I miss you, beautiful, come back soon.
- Te extraño, hermosa, cada día más.I miss you, beautiful, more and more every day.
- Solo quería decirte que te extraño, hermosa.I just wanted to tell you that I miss you, beautiful.
Example conversation
Daniel is calling Elena on the phone while she is traveling.
- DanielHola, Elena. Te extraño, hermosa.Hello, Elena. I miss you, beautiful.
- Elena¡Ay, qué lindo! Yo también te extraño.Oh, how sweet! I miss you too.
- Daniel¿Cuándo regresas a casa?When are you coming back home?
- ElenaRegreso el próximo lunes, cariño.I'm coming back next Monday, darling.
