How to pronounce “te echo de menos”
Hear how “te echo de menos (I miss you (Spain))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
te echo de menosteh EH-choh deh MEH-nohs
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Breakdown
| Meaning | I miss you (Spain) |
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| Syllables | te e · cho de me · nos (6) |
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| IPA | /te ˈe.tʃo de ˈme.nos/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: "teh EH-choh", not "tay EK-o".
- 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 echo de menos, vuelve pronto.I miss you, come back soon.
Desde que te fuiste, te echo de menos.I've missed you since you left.
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