How to pronounce “te quiero”

Hear how “te quiero (I love you (friends & family))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

Breakdown

Tips for English speakers

Common mistake: Te quiero is everyday love for friends and family; te amo is stronger and usually romantic.

• The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
• qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels

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