te extraño mucho, mi amor
/te e(ɡ)sˈtɾaɲo ˈmut͡ʃo mi aˈmoɾ/word by word
The English phrase "I miss you so much, my love" is translated into Spanish as te extraño mucho, mi amor.
This phrase is an expression of deep longing specifically for a romantic partner or a very close loved one. Because it includes the term mi amor, using it with a stranger or a casual acquaintance would be considered overly intimate or patronizing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of te (you, object), extraño (I miss), mucho (a lot/much) and mi amor (my love).
Which one should you use?
While te extraño mucho, mi amor is a standard way to express this feeling, you can increase the intensity of the longing by replacing mucho with muchísimo to say te extraño muchísimo, mi amor (I miss you so very much, my love).
How do you pronounce it?
/te e(ɡ)sˈtɾaɲo ˈmutʃo mi aˈmoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word extraño shares an unexpected ancestry with the English word 'strange'. Both words trace back to the Latin 'extraneus', which describes something that is outside or foreign.
- The term mi amor is often used as a general term of endearment in some Spanish-speaking cultures, sometimes even by shopkeepers or elders toward younger people.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear 'te echo de menos' instead of 'te extraño'. While both mean 'I miss you', the former is more common in Spain and the latter in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Mi amor, te echo muchísimo de menos. No puedo esperar para verte de nuevo y abrazarte.My love, I miss you so much. I can't wait to see you again and hug you.
- Te extraño muchísimo, mi vida.I miss you so much, my life.
- Te añoro muchísimo, mi amor.I miss you so much, my love.
- Cada día te extraño mucho, mi amor.Every day I miss you so much, my love.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking on a video call.
- MateoHola, Elena. Te extraño mucho, mi amor.Hello, Elena. I miss you so much, my love.
- ElenaYo también te extraño, Mateo.I miss you too, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Cuándo volverás a casa?When will you come home?
- ElenaMuy pronto, cariño.Very soon, honey.
