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"Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". "Mi amor" is a phrase which is often translated as "my love". Learn more about the difference between "mi amor" and "te amo" below.
mi amor(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my love
Hasta mañana, mi amor.See you tomorrow, my love.
b. love
Pero, mi amor, ¿por qué no te sientas un rato? Debes de estar agotada.But, love, why don't you sit for a while? You must be exhausted.
c. baby
Te quiero mucho, mi amor.I love you very much, baby.
d. honey
Si vas a la cocina, ¿puedes traerme una cerveza, mi amor?If you're going to the kitchen, can you bring me a beer, honey?
e. darling
¿Qué te pasa, mi amor? ¿Por qué lloras?What's the matter, darling? Why are you crying?
f. sweetheart
Dame un beso, mi amor. - Sí, abuela.Give me a kiss, sweetheart. - Yes, grandma.
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te amo(
teh
 
ah
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moh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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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