How to pronounce “te amo”
Hear how “te amo (I love you (romantic))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | I love you (romantic) |
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| Syllables | te a · mo (3) |
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| IPA | /te ˈa.mo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Te amo is romantic or very deep love; for friends and family most people say te quiero.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
Te amo, mi vida.I love you, my love.
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