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Is Te Quiero the same as I love you?
Although quiero often means “I want,” te quiero can translate to “I love you” in certain circumstances. The two phrases are used in different ways across the vast Spanish-speaking world. Te amo is a deeper, more intense declaration of love than te quiero, but it’s not reserved for romantic relationships.
What is ay bendito?
¡Bendito! variants are ¡Ay bendito! and dito – “aw man” or “oh my god”; “ay” meaning lament, and “bendito” meaning blessed.
What is Cuidate mucho?
Cuidate mucho. Into English (US) Take care of yourself. Take care of yourself. Take care of yourself.
What is te amo?
Te amo means “I love you” in Spanish and Portuguese—a two-for-one there, you aspiring papi chulo, you. For word nerds, te is the second person singular or familiar form of “you” and amo is “I love.” The expression is ancient: We can find te amo in the parent of Spanish and Portuguese, Latin.
Is Te Quiero platonic?
The terms Te quiero and Te amo are derived from the verbs querer (to want) and amar (to love). Te quiero literally means “I want you” but its most common meaning is “I love you’ and is considered an appropriate way to express platonic love.
How do you respond to te quiero?
the standard way to reciprocate this feeling would be “yo también te quiero” (lit I love / like you too). If you don’t want to reciprocate that, just say “Gracias” (lit.
What do you say when someone says Cuidate?
A few examples of when to say which are:
- Saying chao to someone getting in a car “Cuidate, ten cuidado” (this translates to a more “Take care, be safe”.
- When telling a kid to BE CAREFUL you’d say “TEN CUIDADO”
How do you say Cuidate mucho?
cuídate mucho
- kwee. dah. teh. moo. choh.
- kwi. ða. te. mu. tʃo.
- cuí da. te. mu. cho.
What does Oye mean?
Oye is the Spanish for “hey!” or “listen.”
Should you learn Puerto Rican slang when traveling to Puerto Rico?
If you’re traveling to Puerto Rico and don’t want to stand out, learning Puerto Rican slang is one of the quickest ways to sound local. This is a great way to experience more authentic culture rather than always being treated as a tourist.
How many swear phrases are there in Puerto Rican Spanish?
I’m featuring seven swear phrases from my beloved Island of Puerto Rico and the eufemismos (euphemisms) we use to soften the language when the real thing is not appropriate. Some of these are featured in the book Speaking Boricua: A Practical Guide to Puerto Rican Spanish.
How do you say sea la Madre in Puerto Rico?
As a footnote, Puerto Rican pronunciation of the R in Marta changes to an L as in Malta. Other variations: ¡Maldita sea la madre!, ¡Sea la madre! 4. ¡Vete pa’l carajo! ¡Vete pa’l cará! ¡Vete pa’ la porra! This expression means Go to hell!. The word carajo has an interesting origin.
What does oftirar mean in Puerto Rican slang?
However, in Puerto Rican slang, it can also mean “to hit on” or “to diss” or “to shoot” (as in a person). Given its diverse meanings, try to be careful with your use oftirar. Context is important, and slipping up could come across as a threat.