Te deseo
direct, romantic
To tell a girl "I want you", say Te deseo for desire. For a gentler and safer line, Quiero estar contigo means "I want to be with you". It is also called Te quiero.
Meaning: expression of desire (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te deseo | direct, romantic |
| Quiero estar contigo | romantic, safe |
| Te quiero | ambiguous |
Quiero estar contigo works as a way to say you want a relationship or just want her company. It is the line most speakers would be comfortable hearing.
Which one should you use?
Te quiero can also mean "I love you", so it is not clear on its own. Te deseo is direct and sounds intimate, so keep it for a partner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrases are the same for any person. The word contigo means "with you" and is one word in Spanish.
Did you know?
- The word contigo is a single form made of con and ti, and Spanish also has conmigo for "with me".
Examples in context
- Te deseo, mi amor.I desire you, my love.
- Quiero verte todos los días.I want to see you every day.
Example conversation
Adrián talks with his girlfriend Noelia on a quiet evening.
- AdriánNoelia, quiero estar contigo.Noelia, I want to be with you.
- NoeliaYo también quiero estar contigo.I want to be with you too.
- AdriánEntonces vamos a intentarlo.Then let us try it.
