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"I love you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te quiero", and "I'm in love with you" is a phrase which is often translated as "estoy enamorado de ti". Learn more about the difference between "I love you" and "I'm in love with you" below.
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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I'm in love with you(
aym
 
ihn
 
luhv
 
wihth
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estoy enamorado de ti
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)
(masculine interlocutor)
I think I'm in love with you. How do you feel about me?Creo que estoy enamorado de ti. ¿Qué sientes tú por mí?
b. estoy enamorada de ti
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)
(feminine interlocutor)
I'm in love with you, and I can't imagine my life without you.Estoy enamorada de ti y no me imagino mi vida sin ti.
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