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"I need you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te necesito", and "I want you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te quiero". Learn more about the difference between "I need you" and "I want you" below.
I need you(
ay
 
nid
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. te necesito
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I need you as much as I love you.Te necesito tanto como te amo.
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I want you(
ay
 
want
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. te quiero
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I want you, not someone else.Te quiero a ti, no a otro.
b. te deseo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I want you so much right now.Te deseo tanto ahora mismo.
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