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"Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". "Mami" is a noun which is often translated as "mommy". Learn more about the difference between "mami" and "te amo" below.
la mami(
mah
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mee
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (colloquial) (relative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mommy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Mami, ¿miras si hay monstruos debajo de la cama?Mommy, can you check under the bed for monsters?
b. mummy (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Te voy a acusar con mi mami.I will tell my mummy on you.
2. (colloquial) (used to address an attractive woman) (Latin America)
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.
3. (colloquial) (used to address a young girl) (Latin America)
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.
a. sweetheart
¿Qué pasó, mami? ¿Te machucaste el dedo gordo del pie?What happened, sweetheart? Did you stub your big toe?
te amo(
teh
ah
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moh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
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.
