te extraño
/te eɡstɾaɲo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "miss you" is translated into Spanish as te extraño.
Te extraño is an expression used to tell someone that you feel sadness because they are not with you.
Which one should you use?
te extraño is common in Latin America, while te echo de menos is the standard way to say "I miss you" in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the slang phrase Te extraño un chingo is used to mean "I miss you a lot".
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the object from "you" to "him" or "her", replace the pronoun te with lo or la. To express that you missed someone in the past, use the preterite form te extrañé. To describe a continuous state of missing someone in the past, use the imperfect form te extrañaba. To say "we miss you" informally, use Te extrañamos. Adding mucho after the phrase, such as in te extraño mucho, is a common way to intensify the expression of longing.
How do you pronounce it?
/te eɡstɾaɲo/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the slang term un chingo used in te extraño un chingo is derived from a vulgar word for 'testicle'.
- The phrase te echo de menos used in Spain literally translates to 'I throw you of less'.
- The word extraño in te extraño shares a common ancestor with the English word 'strange'.
Examples in context
- Te extraño cuando no estás acá.I miss you when you're not here.This example is useful for expressing when someone's absence is felt.Tatoeba #1646718 by hayastan, translation #1329779 by CK
- Quiero darte un beso. Te extraño mucho, papá.I want to kiss you. I miss you so much, Dad.This example is useful for adding emphasis and expressing affection to a family member.Tatoeba #5650096 by cueyayotl, translation #9594087 by DJ_Saidez
- Te extraño. Necesito verte. ¿Puedo pasar a visitarte?I miss you. I need to see you. Could I come over?This example is useful for expressing the need to see someone.Tatoeba #1287394 by marcelostockle, translation #953531 by CK
- Te extraño mucho, mi amorI miss you a lot, my love
- Te echo de menos, mi vidaI miss you, my life
- Hola Juan, te extraño mucho. Nos vemos pronto.Hi Juan, I miss you a lot. See you soon.
- Querida abuela, te echo de menos. Espero visitarte pronto.Dear grandma, I miss you. I hope to visit you soon.
- Amor, te extraño un montón. No puedo esperar para verte de nuevo.My love, I miss you a lot. I can't wait to see you again.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone after a long time apart.
- ElenaHola Daniel, te extraño mucho.Hello Daniel, I miss you so much.
- DanielYo también te extraño, Elena.I miss you too, Elena.
- Elena¿Cuándo vas a venir a visitarme?When are you going to come visit me?
- DanielMuy pronto, te lo prometo.Very soon, I promise you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries extraño, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
