How to Say “Sending Love” in Spanish

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con mucho cariño
/kon mut͡ʃo kaɾiɲo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sending love' can be expressed in Spanish using con mucho cariño.
In Spanish, instead of using a verb phrase like 'sending love', you typically use a prepositional phrase as a warm closing in a letter or message to show affection to the recipient. You can also use longer sentences to express this sentiment, such as Te envío todo mi amor (I am sending you all my love) or Le mando todo mi cariño (I am sending you all my affection).

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase con mucho cariño literally translates to 'with much affection'.

Which one should you use?

While 'sending love' is a verb phrase in English, the Spanish equivalent con mucho cariño is a prepositional phrase used as an adverbial closing.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

For a slightly less intimate but very common way to close a message to friends or family, you can use un abrazo, which is similar to 'warmly' or 'best wishes' in English. For more formal expressions of affection, you might say Le mando todo mi cariño or Le mando un fuerte abrazo lleno de amor. In informal settings, you might use Te mando mucho cariño or Te mando un abrazo enorme.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, it is common to use the informal phrase Te mando un beso to express affection. In Latin America, Te mando un abrazo fuerte is a popular informal phrase used to convey love.

How does it change in a sentence?

You can intensify the sentiment of the phrase by replacing mucho with todo mi to change it from 'with much affection' to 'with all my affection' (con todo mi cariño).

Did you know?

  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, cariño can move from being a sentiment in a closing phrase to a standalone noun of endearment, similar to calling someone 'honey' or 'sweetie'.
  • The word mucho originates from the Latin multum, which evolved from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'.
  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, physical gestures like un beso (a kiss) or un abrazo (a hug) are frequently written into text messages to supplement a phrase like con mucho cariño.

Examples in context

  • Adiós, con mucho cariño, tu amigo.
    Goodbye, with much affection, your friend.

Example conversation

Javier is writing a goodbye note to María in a card.

  1. Javier

    María, te extrañaremos mucho.
    María, we will miss you a lot.
  2. María

    Gracias, Javier, eres muy amable.
    Thank you, Javier, you are very kind.
  3. Javier

    Te mando este mensaje con mucho cariño.
    I send you this message with much affection.
  4. María

    ¡Muchas gracias! Te quiero mucho.
    Thank you so much! I love you very much.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries cariño, con, mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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