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"Te quiero mucho" is a form of "te quiero mucho", a phrase which is often translated as "I really love you". "Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "amor" and "te quiero mucho" below.
el amor(
ah
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mohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
te quiero mucho(
teh
kyeh
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roh
moo
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choh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. I really love you
Te quiero mucho, Julio. ¿Quieres casarte conmigo?I really love you, Julio. Do you want to marry me?
b. I love you very much
Sabes que te quiero mucho y que por nada del mundo te dejaría.You know that I love you very much and that I wouldn't leave you for anything in the world.
c. I love you so much
La nota de mi novia simplemente decía "Te quiero mucho. Bss".My girlfriend's note simply said "I love you so much. XXX."
d. I love you a lot
Te quiero mucho, pero no soporto que me mientas.I love you a lot, but I can't stand you lying to me.