Te extraño
everyday, Cuba
Cubans say Te extraño for "I miss you", and Me haces falta for a deeper feeling. Tengo ganas de verte says you are longing to see the person.
Meaning: saying you miss someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te extraño | everyday, Cuba |
| Me haces falta | warm |
| Tengo ganas de verte | warm |
Add mi hermano, mi vida or asere depending on who you are talking to. Asere is for a close friend only.
Which one should you use?
Te echo de menos is the usual form in Spain, but in Cuba extrañar is the natural verb. Me haces falta literally means "you are lacking to me".
Did you know?
- Many Cuban families are split between Cuba and the United States, so phrases like Te extraño are common in video calls.
Examples in context
- Te extraño, mi vida.I miss you, my love.
- Me haces falta, hermano.I miss you, brother.
- Tengo ganas de verte.I am looking forward to seeing you.
Example conversation
Maritza video calls her cousin Yoel, who lives in Miami.
- MaritzaYoel, qué bolá, te extraño.Yoel, what's up, I miss you.
- YoelYo también, prima. Me haces falta.Me too, cousin. I miss you.
- MaritzaTienes que venir a verme.You have to come see me.
