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"Mommy" is a noun which is often translated as "mami", and "I love you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te quiero". Learn more about the difference between "mommy" and "I love you" below.
mommy(
ma
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mi
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (colloquial) (relative) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. mami (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mommy, can I go outside and play with Allie and Corina?Mami, ¿puedo salir a jugar con Allie y Corina?
b. mamá (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
If you don't let me play with you, I'll tell Mommy.Si no me dejas jugar contigo, se lo diré a mamá.
c. mamita (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
My mommy says I shouldn't talk to strangers.Mi mamita me dice que no hable con extraños.
I love you(
ay
luhv
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 love you no matter what.Te quiero pase lo que pase.
b. te amo (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).
Saying "I love you" is a big step in a relationship.Decir "te amo" es un momento importante en una relación.
c. lo quiero (formal) (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love you more than you love me.Lo quiero más de lo que usted me quiere a mí.
d. la quiero (feminine) (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love you. I really do. - You're making me blush.La quiero. En serio. - Me haces sonrojar.
e. lo amo (formal) (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
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 (feminine) (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I know you're my boss, but I love you.Sé que usted es mi jera, pero la amo.
a. los quiero (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
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 (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
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 (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I love you with all my heart, my darlings!¡Los amo de todo corazón, queridos!
d. las amo (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I love you more than you could ever imagine.Las amo más de lo que pueden imaginar.
