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"Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". "Te extraño" is a form of "te extraño", a phrase which is often translated as "I miss you". Learn more about the difference between "te amo" and "te extraño" below.
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).
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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te extraño(
teh
 
ehks
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trah
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nyoh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(second person singular)
a. I miss you
Regresa a mi lado. ¡Te extraño tanto!Come back to me. I miss you so much!
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