Te extraño
everyday, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico you say Te extraño for "I miss you". For more feeling, say Te extraño mucho. It is also called Me haces falta.
Meaning: expression of missing someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te extraño | everyday, Puerto Rico |
| Te extraño mucho | stronger |
| Me haces falta | affectionate |
Te extraño works for a partner, a friend or family. Me haces falta is a bit more emotional and means "I need you around".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people more often say Te echo de menos. In Puerto Rico and across Latin America Te extraño is the usual choice.
Did you know?
- Many Puerto Ricans have family on the mainland United States, so phrases like Te extraño are heard often on phone calls home.
Examples in context
- Te extraño mucho, mami.I miss you a lot, Mom.
- Me haces falta en la casa.I miss you at home.
- Te extraño y quiero verte pronto.I miss you and want to see you soon.
Example conversation
Daniela calls her grandfather Abuelo Tito, who lives in Aguadilla, from college in Boston.
- DanielaAbuelo, te extraño mucho.Grandpa, I miss you a lot.
- Abuelo TitoYo también te extraño, nena.I miss you too, sweetheart.
- DanielaVoy para allá en diciembre.I am coming there in December.
