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"Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". "Quiero estar contigo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I want to be with you". Learn more about the difference between "te amo" and "quiero estar contigo" below.
te amo(
teh
 
ah
-
moh
)
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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quiero estar contigo(
kyeh
-
roh
 
ehs
-
tahr
 
kohn
-
tee
-
goh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I want to be with you
Te amo y quiero estar contigo.I love you and I want to be with you.
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