romantic

Te quiero

I love you / I care for you

teh KYEH-roh

What does it mean?

"Te quiero" is softer than "te amo". In Colombia it's used for deep affection — for romantic partners, family, and very close friends. It means "I love you" but with a slightly less intense tone than "te amo".

How to use it

Very common between couples, family members, and close friends. More casual than "te amo".

Example sentences

I love you so much.

Te quiero muchísimo.

I love you too.

Yo también te quiero.

Related phrases

Mi amor

My love / Honey / Darling

More romantic phrases

Mi amor

My love / Honey / Darling

Te extraño

I miss you

Estás muy buena/bueno

You're very attractive

Me tiene loco/loca

You're driving me crazy (in a good way)

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