de todo corazón
/de todo koɾaθon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "with all my heart" is translated into Spanish as de todo corazón.
The phrase de todo corazón is used to express that a feeling or an action is completely sincere and deeply felt. It is frequently used alongside verbs related to emotion or gratitude, such as agradecer (to thank), desear (to desire/wish) or pedir perdón (to ask forgiveness).
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, de todo corazón translates to "of all heart".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use con toda mi alma to mean "with all my soul".
How does it change in a sentence?
While de todo corazón is the most common idiomatic way to say "with all my heart", the literal construction con todo mi corazón is also grammatically correct and can be used to express the same sentiment.
How do you pronounce it?
/de todo koɾaθon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word corazón is frequently used as a term of endearment similar to 'honey' or 'sweetheart' when addressing a loved one.
- The phrase sounds very similar to the Spanish expression de todo pulmón, which means 'with all one's lungs' and is used to describe doing something with maximum effort or volume.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, placing a hand over the chest while saying de todo corazón serves as a powerful non-verbal gesture to emphasize the sincerity of the statement.
Examples in context
- Te agradezco de todo corazón.I thank you with all my heart.This sentence is useful for expressing thanks using de todo corazón.Tatoeba #595888 by Leono, translation #436985 by lukaszpp
- Le agradezco de todo corazón su generosidad.I thank you with all my heart for your generosity.
- Te quiero de todo corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te pido perdón de todo corazón.I ask for your forgiveness with all my heart.
- Ella te desea lo mejor de todo corazón.She wishes you the best with all her heart.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are saying goodbye after a long time apart.
- JavierTe voy a extrañar, María.I am going to miss you, María.
- MaríaYo también te extrañaré a ti, Javier.I will miss you too, Javier.
- JavierTe deseo mucha suerte de todo corazón.I wish you much luck with all my heart.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
