How to Make Sure you Say I Love You in Spanish in the Right Way

If you are looking to say I love you to someone in Spanish. You have come to the right place. Notice that in English, when you say I love you to someone, you say it the same way to everyone. You simply say I love you.

In Spanish it’s different. The way you say I love you to a lover may be different to the way you say it to your friend or sibling. Using the wrong form may bring misinterpretations. To help you figure out which form you should use for each occasion, we have developed a short guide.

How to say “love” in Spanish

First of all, it is important to state that the word “love” translated into Spanish is “amor”. The word for love in Spanish, though, is only a noun and is not used as a verb. For that reason, the phrase “I love you” in Spanish uses different verb forms to express love for someone. Here is an explanation of each.

How to say “I love you” to a friend in Spanish

In Spanish, to say “I love you” to a friend or sibling, you should say “te quiero”. This form of expression relates to the form of love that you show to someone you really appreciate. It has no connotations of romantic love and you should use it whenever you are in doubt of which one to use.

Take note that if you happen to add a location at the end of the phrase in Spanish, the meaning of phrase will change. If, for example you say “te quiero aquí”, the interpretation of the expression in English will be “I want you here”. “Quiero” by itself means “want” in English. To avoid misinterpretations always use the phrase by itself or by only adding the name of a person at the end.

How to say “I love you” Romantically in Spanish

To express a more profound form of love, “I love you” in Spanish is “te amo”. This phrase is used to express a form of unconditional love. It is the type that you happen to develop for a lover , a family member or a really good friend. Make sure not to to use this expression lightly and only when you really mean to use it.

Note that with this form, there are no misinterpretations if you add anything at the end of the phrase. If you say “te amo aquí”, the phrase still translates to “I love you here”.

How to say “Valentines Day” in Spanish

Since we are already covering the topic of love, it would be appropriate that we cover “Valentine’s Day”. The Spanish translation for “Valentine’s Day” is “Día de San Valentín”. If you would like to say to someone “happy Valentine’s day” in Spanish, you would then need to say “feliz día de San Valentín”.

In some countries in Latin America, Valentine’s Day is also known as the Day of Affection. In Spanish, “Day of Affection” translates to “Día del Cariño”. If you say in Spanish “feliz Día del Cariño”, people will understand that you mean “happy Valentine’s day”.

Love letters in Spanish

If you are looking for a good website with ideas of love letters in Spanish you can send to someone, we recommend that you visit Frases de Amor (Phrases of Love).

Experience the Spanish Language

Do you know if there is a Spanish speaking community near you? Try to get a hold of real world language, pick up a conversation on the street or with a neighbor. That is the best way to immerse yourself in learning the language.

If you have a more adventurous heart, travel to a Spanish speaking country. This hardcore exposure may be a little bit harsh, but it is very effective. It will force you to use as much as you know. Conversation is the key.

You can also join our Spanish conversation programs and talk with native Spanish speakers, while receiving a detailed, written feedback. This feedback helps you to optimize the time you use in learning the language, by directing you to practice the areas where you are making the most mistakes. Additionally, you will be able to schedule your conversations at times that are most convenient to you and with experienced conversation partners that know how to cater to your needs.

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