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Discussion: Use of "I love you" or "Te quiero"

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Use of "I love you" or "Te quiero"
I recently met someone who grew up in Nicaragua, and I have questions about the cultural differences in expressions of love.

In the U.S. a man usually wouldn't tell a woman that he loves her soon after meeting her (it does happen occasionally) because of the strong emotion it involves. However, my new friend has told said both "Te quiero" and "I love you" to me on several occasions. I am not sure whether to view this as a display of friendship or romantic affection.

I would appreciate your feedback!

Language pair: English; Spanish
Lisa
K.

July 17, 2008

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Re:Use of phrase "Te quiero"
Hola. Tal vez esa persona esté usando la frase "te quiero" como una expresión de afecto o de cariño, no necesariamente de amor.



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Jose
Verástegui

August 24, 2008

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Re:Re:Use of phrase
Tell me plz about cultura of Spain.

Contame pfv de la cultura espanola.

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Maria
August 27, 2008

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Re:Use of
Hi

Im from Mexico and i can tell you that in latinamerica we use this expression to show affection and love to our friends and family, not only to a boyfriend or girlfriend.



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ArchivedMember
October 1, 2008

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