te quiero

Spanish

Etymology

Literally "I want you" or "I desire you"

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /te ˈkjeɾo/ [t̪e ˈkje.ɾo]

Phrase

te quiero

1. I love you; I care about you.

Usage notes

• Shows affection, love, or care, and very often with desire. Te quiero is often reserved for one's long-time lover. By contrast, te amo (“I love you”) is usually said to family members, friends, or the loved one.

Derived terms

• por el interés te quiero Andrés
• te quiero como la trucha al trucho