If a guy tells one of his "amigas" "Te quiero mucho" what meaning does that have?
I know that it literally translates to "I want you a lot" but is it used to express different feelings? How should it be taken? That has always confused me! Thank you! :)
2007-01-19 15:16:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It can mean "I love you" or "I care for you." It depends on the context of the conversation. If he says it to his female friends, it's as if he said "much love" to them as he says goodbye to them. This is common in latin culture, so is a kiss on the cheek, which is not a romantic gesture, it is considered "good manners" to do that. Latinos are very affectionate. I can see how this may seem confusing to others.
2007-01-20 08:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by Yvette N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression "te quiero mucho" means "I love you" but in a friendly or fraternal way. It is not necessarily of romantic meaning.
A mother can say it to her child, a friend to another friend, brothers and sisters, couples (in a romantic context also).
If it is used in a romantic context, then it is not as powerful as "I love you"
2007-01-19 23:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by ChioPio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hhmm everyone seems to have it ok from what i can see try something else when he says that "te quiero mucho" responde with... ya tu no sabe!!... just mean you dont know but in more of an funny way of expressing it. its pronounced like " Yah - Thu - No - sah - beh" but of course say it faster he will think its funny and you will surprise. Me and my friends use this all the time when we chill, i'm puertorican we especially use that phrase a lot. any way have fun
2007-01-20 02:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by Love-L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhmm... Te quiero mucho usually takes place for 'I love you.'
2007-01-19 23:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by ~Cyn~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
te quiero and te amo both mean to love in that context. but te amo is deeper adn a stronger word.
2007-01-19 23:27:52 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means more like "I love you" than "I want you" or "I want your body" or whatever.
2007-01-19 23:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋