Spanish words for kids · Family
How to say “I love you” in Spanish
It's the phrase parents most want to hear, and one kids love to say. Many languages have a special, warm way to say it to family.
I love you in Spanish
te quiero
Sounds like ≈ teh KYEH-roh
Good to know: Te quiero is the everyday, warm "I love you" for family and friends. Te amo exists too but sounds more romantic or solemn.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Spanish songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
¡Te quiero!
I love you!
from Te Quiero (I Love You)
4 songs that teach it
“I love you” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Spanish with its English meaning.
Te Quiero
I Love You · Family · Premium
- te quiero · I love you
- corazón · heart
- besos · kisses
- juntos · together
Las Formas
Shapes · Shapes · Premium
- círculo · circle
- cuadrado · square
- triángulo · triangle
- estrella · star
Vamos al Médico
At the Doctor · Healthy Habits · Premium
- el médico · doctor
- el corazón · heart
- abre bien la boca · open wide
- los oídos · ears
Te Quiero Hasta la Luna
I Love You to the Moon · Bedtime Lullabies · Premium
- te quiero · I love you
- mucho · so much
- siempre · always
- mi corazón · my heart
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make te quiero part of your bedtime goodnight, every night.
- 2Draw hearts together and say the phrase with each one.
- 3Leave a little note in a lunchbox with the phrase and a heart.
Related Spanish words
“I love you” in other languages
Sing it in Spanish, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Spanishhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Spanish songs with your family.