quiéreme
/kjeɾeme/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "love me" is quiéreme.
This phrase is used to request or command that someone feels affection or love for the speaker.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase ámame con locura is widely used to mean "love me madly".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form quiéreme is the informal imperative (command) form used when speaking to someone you know well or are close to.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾeme/
Did you know?
- The word querer in the phrase quiéreme literally translates to 'want me' in a dictionary sense, which can lead to funny misunderstandings if you mistake affection for mere desire.
- In Spanish, the verb amar is often reserved for high poetry, literature or intense cinematic moments. Using ámame instead of quiéreme can make a request sound like a dramatic soap opera script.
- If you were to say love me to a stranger or someone you address formally, you would change quiéreme to quiérame. The change of a single vowel indicates a shift from intimacy to formal respect.
Examples in context
- Ámame como nunca antes lo has hechoLove me like you've never loved before
- Quiero que me ames con todo tu corazónI want you to love me with all your heart
- Ámeme por siempreLove me forever
- Desearía ser amado por usted todos los días de mi vidaI wish to be loved by you every day of my life
- Solo quiéreme de verdad.Just love me truly.
- Por favor, quiéreme siempre.Please, love me always.
- Quiéreme como tú me quieres.Love me the way you love me.
Example conversation
A romantic moment in a quiet park.
- DanielElena, por favor quiéreme.Elena, please love me.
- ElenaTe quiero mucho, Daniel.I love you very much, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Me amarás por siempre?Will you love me forever?
- ElenaSí, te lo prometo.Yes, I promise you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
