How to Say “To the Moon and Back” in Spanish

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hasta la luna y volver
/asta la luna i bolbeɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "to the moon and back" is translated into Spanish as hasta la luna y volver.
This expression is used to describe a very great amount of love for someone.

How does it change in a sentence?

While hasta la luna y volver is a common way to express the sentiment, using hasta la luna y de regreso (on the way back) is also a grammatically correct and common variation.

Did you know?

  • The verb volver in this phrase shares an ancient root with the English word 'revolve' and 'volcano', as both come from the Latin 'volvere', meaning 'to roll'.

Example conversation

Alejandro and Sofía are saying goodbye before bed.

  1. Alejandro

    Buenas noches, Sofía. Te quiero mucho.
    Good night, Sofía. I love you very much.
  2. Sofía

    Yo también te quiero, Alejandro.
    I love you too, Alejandro.
  3. Alejandro

    Te quiero hasta la luna y volver.
    I love you to the moon and back.
  4. Sofía

    ¡Qué lindo! Yo te quiero más.
    How sweet! I love you more.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, la, luna, volver, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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