How to Say ‘I love you’ in Mexican Spanish
Te quiero
teh kee-EH-roh
[teh kee-EH-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Te quiero" is a warm, common way to say "I love you" to family and close people. It often feels gentle and affectionate.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, "te quiero" is widely used with relatives; it’s loving without always sounding overly dramatic.
Phrase Breakdown
Te
[teh]
you
An object pronoun meaning you; in this phrase it refers to the person receiving affection.
Te quiero desde hace muchos años.
I love you from many years ago / I have loved you for many years.
quiero
[kee-EH-roh]
love; care for
From querer; in this phrase it expresses affection, like love you or care for you.
Siempre te quiero, abuela.
I will always love you, Grandma.
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