Te extraño
Latin America
To tell a guy you miss him, say Te extraño in Latin America or Te echo de menos in Spain. Add mucho for "a lot". It is also called Te extraño mucho.
Meaning: telling a male friend or partner you miss him (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te extraño | Latin America |
| Te echo de menos | Spain |
| Te extraño mucho | Latin America |
Both phrases work for a friend, a brother or a partner. With a partner people often add mi amor or mi vida.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Latin Americans use extrañar for missing someone. In Spain echar de menos is the usual choice, although te extraño is also understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase does not change for a male listener. The te means "you" and works for a man or a woman.
Did you know?
- Echar de menos literally means "to throw less", an old way of saying you notice that someone is lacking.
Examples in context
- Te extraño mucho, hermano.I miss you a lot, brother.
- Te echo de menos, Álvaro.I miss you, Álvaro.
- Te extraño, mi amor.I miss you, my love.
Example conversation
Inés calls her boyfriend Mario, who is away for work.
- InésHola, Mario. Te extraño mucho.Hi, Mario. I miss you a lot.
- MarioYo también te extraño.I miss you too.
- Inés¿Cuándo vuelves?When are you coming back?
