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"Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". "Eres mi mejor amigo" is a phrase which is often translated as "you're my best friend". Learn more about the difference between "eres mi mejor amigo" and "te amo" below.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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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)
(second person singular)
a. you're my best friend
Eres mi mejor amigo. Si no te cuento esto a ti, ¿a quién se lo voy a contar?You're my best friend. If I don’t tell this to you, who am I going to tell?
b. you're my best buddy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Te quiero, Berto. Eres mi mejor amigo.I love you, Berto. You're my best buddy.
c. you're my best mate
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Eres mi mejor amigo, por eso confío en ti.You're my best mate, that's why I trust you.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I love you
Decir "te amo" es un paso importante en una relación.Saying "I love you" is a big step in a relationship.
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