Te extraño
everyday
In the Dominican Republic you say Te extraño for "I miss you". Add mucho to say it more strongly, or say Me haces falta for a more tender "I need you around". It is also called Te extraño mucho.
Meaning: saying you miss someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te extraño | everyday |
| Te extraño mucho | strong |
| Me haces falta | tender |
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people more often say Te echo de menos, while Dominicans and most of Latin America use extrañar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb extrañar takes a direct object, so Te extraño means literally "I miss you".
Did you know?
- Millions of Dominicans live abroad, so Te extraño is heard often in family calls.
Examples in context
- Te extraño mucho, mamá.I miss you a lot, Mom.
- Me haces falta, mi amor.I miss you, my love.
- Todos te extrañamos aquí.We all miss you here.
Example conversation
Wendy talks by phone with her mother, who lives in Santo Domingo, from abroad.
- WendyMami, te extraño mucho.Mom, I miss you so much.
- MamáYo también, mi hija.Me too, my daughter.
- WendyPronto voy a visitarte.I will visit you soon.
