Te extraño, abuela
/te e(ɡ)sˈtɾaɲo aˈbwela/word by word
The phrase "I miss you, grandma" in Spanish is Te extraño, abuela.
This phrase is used to express to one's grandmother that you feel sadness because she is not currently with you.
Which one should you use?
In Spain, it is more common to use the phrase Te echo de menos, abuela to express missing someone instead of using Te extraño.
How does it change in a sentence?
To add a layer of affection and endearment, you can use the diminutive form abuelita instead of abuela, resulting in Te extraño, abuelita.
How do you pronounce it?
/te e(ɡ)sˈtɾaɲo aˈbwela/
Did you know?
- While Te extraño is common in the Americas, the phrase Te echo de menos used in Spain literally translates to 'I throw you of less'.
- The word extraño is a linguistic relative of the English word 'strange'. While it means 'I miss you' in this context, it shares the same roots as the English word 'extraneous'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the grandmother is often the primary caregiver and emotional center of the home, making abuelita a term of deep reverence as well as affection.
Examples in context
- Te extraño, abuelita.I miss you, Grandma.
- No estás aquí y te extraño mucho, abuelita.You are not here and I miss you a lot, Grandma.
- Le extraño, querida abuela.I miss you, dear grandma.
- La echo de menos, amada abuelita.I miss you, beloved grandma.
- Usted no está aquí y la extraño muchísimo, abuela.You are not here and I miss you very much, grandma.
Example conversation
Alejandro is calling his grandmother on the phone.
- AlejandroHola, abuela. Te extraño, abuela.Hello, grandma. I miss you, grandma.
- SofíaYo también te extraño, Alejandro.I miss you too, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Cuándo nos vamos a ver?When are we going to see each other?
- SofíaIré a visitarte el próximo mes.I will go visit you next month.
