Te extraño, mamá
/te e(ɡ)sˈtɾaɲo maˈma/word by word
The English phrase "I miss you, mom" is translated into Spanish as Te extraño, mamá.
This phrase is used to tell one's mother that you feel sadness because you are not with her.
Which one should you use?
Te echo de menos, mamá is a common alternative to Te extraño, mamá used primarily in Spain, whereas Te extraño is more common in Latin America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, one might say Te extraño, mamita.
How do you pronounce it?
/te e(ɡ)sˈtɾaɲo maˈma/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the phrase Te echo de menos literally translates to 'I throw you of less', which is an idiomatic way to say 'I miss you'.
- The word extraño shares the same roots as the English word 'extraneous', meaning something that is not naturally part of a situation.
- The verb extrañar can also mean 'to find something odd' or 'to be surprised by something' in various Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- Te extraño mucho, querida mamá.I miss you very much, dear Mom
- Te extraño, mamá. No puedo esperar para volver a compartir nuestras caminatas juntas.I miss you, Mom. I can't wait to share our walks together again.
- Mi querida mamá, te extraño mucho y siento tu ausencia cada día. Tus consejos y abrazos hacen falta en mi vida. Estoy deseando poder verte y compartir esos momentos especiales que solo tú y yo entendemos. Te quiero.My dear mom, I miss you so much, and I feel your absence every day. I long for your advice and hugs in my life. I'm looking forward to seeing you and sharing those special moments that only you and I understand. I love you.
- Te extraño, mamá, desde que me mudé.I miss you, mom, since I moved.
- Solo quería decirte que te extraño, mamá.I just wanted to tell you that I miss you, mom.
Example conversation
Elena is calling her mother on the phone while talking to Javier.
- ElenaHola, mamá. Te extraño, mamá.Hi, mom. I miss you, mom.
- JavierYo también te extraño, hija.I miss you too, daughter.
- ElenaJavier también te manda saludos.Javier sends his regards too.
- JavierGracias, dale un beso a Javier.Thank you, give Javier a kiss.
