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"Nena" is a form of "nena", a noun which is often translated as "kid". "Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". Learn more about the difference between "nena" and "te amo" below.
la nena
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (colloquial) (young person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. kid
¿Cómo se te ocurrió que Aída podía ir al banco? ¡Es solo una nena!How could you possibly think Aida could go to the bank? She's just a kid!
b. little girl
¿Y quién es esta nena tan linda? - Es mi hija, Camila.And who is this gorgeous little girl? - She's my daughter, Camila.
2. (colloquial) (term of endearment)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. baby (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Vamos, nena, sabes que te quiero.Come on, baby, you know I love you.
te amo(
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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.
