How to Write I Love You in Spanish

Write "I Love You" in a Romantic Way

Write the word yo. Yo means "I" in Spanish. 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.

Write the word te. In this context, te means "you" in Spanish. Te can either be the second word in the sentence or the first word, depending on whether you use yo.

Write the word amo. In this context, the word amo means love. Now you have written yo te amo or te amo, which both mean "I love you".

Know when to use te amo. 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.

Write "I Love You" in a Caring Way

Write the word yo. 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.

Write the word te. In this context, the word te means "you".

Write the word quiero. In this context, the word quiero means love. Now you have written yo te quiero or te quiero, which both mean "I love you".

Know when to use te quiero. 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.