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"Babe" is a noun which is often translated as "cariño", and "I love you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te quiero". Learn more about the difference between "babe" and "I love you" below.
babe(
beyb
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. cariño
Babe, can you hold my hand?Cariño, ¿puedes tomar mi mano?
I don't know you, so don't call me "babe."No te conozco, así que no me digas "cariño."
2. (colloquial) (attractive female)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. la chica linda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What a babe!¡Qué chica linda!
b. la mamacita (F) (colloquial) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Jerry's new girl is a real babe.La nueva chica de Jerry es una verdadera mamacita.
c. el bombón (M) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ms. Gonzalez is a total babe.La señorita González es un bombón total.
d. el jamón (M) (colloquial) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
Hey, don't call my mom a babe!¡Oye! No le llames jamón a mi mamá.
3. (infant)
b. el rorro (M) (colloquial) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
The babe is crying.El rorro está llorando.
I love you(
ay
luhv
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te quiero (informal) (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 word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love you no matter what.Te quiero pase lo que pase.
b. te amo (informal) (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 word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Saying "I love you" is a big step in a relationship.Decir "te amo" es un momento importante en una relación.
c. lo quiero (formal) (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love you more than you love me.Lo quiero más de lo que usted me quiere a mí.
d. la quiero (feminine) (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love you. I really do. - You're making me blush.La quiero. En serio. - Me haces sonrojar.
e. lo amo (formal) (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love you, Mr. Miller, but I don't want to be in a relationship right now.Lo amo, Sr. Miller, pero por ahora no quiero estar en una relación.
f. la amo (feminine) (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I know you're my boss, but I love you.Sé que usted es mi jera, pero la amo.
a. los quiero (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You're my parents and I love you, but I have to live my own life.Son mis padres y los quiero, pero tengo que vivir mi vida.
b. las quiero (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I love you, girls! I'm glad to be part of this wonderful team.¡Las quiero, chicas! Me alegra formar parte de este maravilloso equipo.
c. los amo (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I love you with all my heart, my darlings!¡Los amo de todo corazón, queridos!
d. las amo (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I love you more than you could ever imagine.Las amo más de lo que pueden imaginar.
