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"I want you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te quiero", and "I need you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te necesito". Learn more about the difference between "I want you" and "I need you" below.
I want you(
ay
want
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 want you, not someone else.Te quiero a ti, no a otro.
b. te deseo (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 want you so much right now.Te deseo tanto ahora mismo.
I need you(
ay
nid
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. te necesito (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?).
I need you as much as I love you.Te necesito tanto como te amo.
