te quiero para siempre
/te kjeɾo paɾa sjempɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want you forever" is translated into Spanish as te quiero para siempre.
This is a romantic expression used to tell someone that you want to be with them for the rest of your life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of te (you), quiero (I want/love) and para siempre (for always).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may use Deseo estar a tu lado por siempre jamás to say "I desire to be by your side forever and ever." In Mexico, you can use Quiero estar contigo por el resto de mis días to say "I want to be with you for the rest of my days."
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer in the first person singular form quiero can mean both "to want" and "to love" depending on the context and the object. You can also use the future tense te querré instead of the present te quiero to emphasize a promise of future devotion, resulting in "I will love/want you forever."
How do you pronounce it?
/te kjeɾo paɾa sjempɾe/
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase para siempre jamás as mentioned in the Spain variation, the word jamás adds a dramatic emphasis that suggests the feeling will last even beyond the end of time.
- In poetic or very old-fashioned Spanish, the phrase para siempre can be swapped for por los siglos de los siglos, a phrasing borrowed from liturgical prayers.
- While te quiero is the standard way to say 'I love you' in many contexts, using te amo instead elevates the phrase to a deeper, more soulful level of passion and commitment.
Examples in context
- Querida Marta, quiero estar contigo siempre jamás. Eres el amor de mi vida y no puedo imaginar un futuro sin ti.Dear Marta, I want to be with you forever and ever. You are the love of my life, and I can't imagine a future without you.
- Alejandro, deseo tenerte a mi lado para siempre. Nuestra historia de amor es eterna, y quiero compartir cada momento contigo.Alejandro, I wish to have you by my side forever. Our love story is eternal, and I want to share every moment with you.
- María, te quiero para siempre. Desde que te conocí, no puedo pensar en nada más que no sea estar contigo.María, I love you forever. Since I met you, I can't think of anything else but being with you.
- Te quiero para siempre, mi amor.I want you forever, my love.
- No importa el tiempo, te quiero para siempre.No matter the time, I want you forever.
Example conversation
A couple is watching the sunset on the beach.
- JavierEres lo más importante para mí.You are the most important thing to me.
- Elena¿De verdad lo sientes así?Do you really feel that way?
- JavierSí, te quiero para siempre.Yes, I want you forever.
- ElenaY yo también te quiero a ti.And I want you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
