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"Bae" is a noun which is often translated as "nene", and "I love you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te quiero". Learn more about the difference between "bae" and "I love you" below.
bae(
bey
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
1.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(term of endearment)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. nene
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
When are you coming to pick me up, bae? I'm here waiting at the station.¿Cuándo vienes a recogerme, nene? Estoy aquí esperando en la estación.
b. nena
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Of course I love you, bae.Claro que te quiero, nena.
c. amor
Why are you mad? Come on, bae, I was only trying to be friendly.¿Por qué estás enfadada? Venga, amor, solo quería ser amable.
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I love you(
ay
 
luhv
 
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 love you no matter what.Te quiero pase lo que pase.
b. te amo
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)
Saying "I love you" is a big step in a relationship.Decir "te amo" es un momento importante en una relación.
c. lo quiero
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I love you more than you love me.Lo quiero más de lo que usted me quiere a mí.
d. la quiero
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I love you. I really do. - You're making me blush.La quiero. En serio. - Me haces sonrojar.
e. lo amo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
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
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I know you're my boss, but I love you.Sé que usted es mi jera, pero la amo.
a. los quiero
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
(masculine or mixed gender)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
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
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
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
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
(masculine or mixed gender)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
I love you with all my heart, my darlings!¡Los amo de todo corazón, queridos!
d. las amo
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
I love you more than you could ever imagine.Las amo más de lo que pueden imaginar.
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