How to Write I Love You in Spanish

There are two main ways to say "I love you" in Spanish: one is used to express romantic love, the other is used to express caring love. This article will show you both how to write and when to use each of them.

Method 1

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Write "I Love You" in a Romantic Way

Yo means "I" in Spanish.^{[1]XResearch source} However, Spanish grammar dictates that it is not necessary to use the personal pronoun in this context, so you can omit the word yo if you wish.
In this context, te means "you" in Spanish.^{[2]XResearch source} Te can either be the second word in the sentence or the first word, depending on whether you use yo.
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In this context, the word amo means love. Now you have written yo te amo or te amo, which both mean "I love you".
Te amo is the romantic way of saying "I love you", therefore it should only be used when speaking or writing to a lover or spouse. It is a very serious and intimate way of saying "I love you", so it tends to be used less commonly than te quiero.^{[3]XResearch source}
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Write "I Love You" in a Caring Way

Yo means "I" in Spanish. However, in Spanish you should avoid using subject pronouns when they are unnecessary. In this context, the yo is unnecessary as it is implied by the context, so you can leave it out if you wish.
In this context, the word te means "you".
In this context, the word quiero means love. Now you have written yo te quiero or te quiero, which both mean "I love you".^{[4]XResearch source}
Te quiero is the most common way of saying "I love you" in Spanish, and can be used when speaking to parents, siblings and friends, as well as lovers and spouses. Te quiero implies affectionate and caring love. It is not used romantically.^{[5]XResearch source}
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If someone told me "te amo," how can I reply?
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If you feel the same, say, "Yo tambien" or "te amo tambien."
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What is the difference in the two ways to say "I love you"?
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If you mean te amo and te quiero, the first is "I love you" and the second is "I like you".
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How do I say I love my family forever?
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Amo a mi familia para siempre.
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The word order is different from English, but it is correct in Spanish so don't worry about that.
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If you want to be extra romantic, you could draw little hearts near the letters.
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Warnings

The subtleties involved in using either te amo or te quiero may vary from person to person or country to country. However, for non-native Spanish speakers it is safest to stick to te quiero for friends and family and te amo for romantic partners.^{[6]XResearch source}
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