When learning Spanish, most students want to apply their knowledge in real-life situations. Especially if they’re dating or are friends with a Spanish speaker. In these cases, it’s useful to know how to express their feelings. As a result, they may wonder how to say I miss you in Spanish.
These are some ways to say ‘I miss you’ in Spanish:
- Te extraño – I miss you
- Te echo de menos – I miss you
- Me haces falta – I miss you a lot
- Te añoro – I long for you
- Cuánto te extraño – How much I miss you
- Ojalá estuvieras aquí – I wish you were here
- Ya quiero verte – I can’t wait to see you
Even though these expressions are well known in Spanish, depending on the Spanish speaking country, some of them may be more or less popular than others. In the following sections, we’ll explain to you when to use these expressions and we’ll provide you with phrase structures and examples of how to use it.
By the end of this, you will have different options to say ‘I miss you’ in Spanish.
1. Te extraño – I miss you
Te extraño is probably the most popular way to say ‘I miss you’ in Spanish. This expression is the direct translation of ‘I miss you’ and, just like the English phrase, you can add some adverbs to intensify your feelings.
Although it’s still a standard term, ‘te extraño’ tends to be more popular in Latin American countries and less common in Spain. Here is a phrase structure that you can use with te extraño.
[Direct Object Pronoun] + [extrañar conjugated] + (adverb)
¿Cuándo regresas? Te extrañamos mucho
When do you come back? We miss you a lot
¿Sabes algo de Sofía? La extraño un montón
Have you heard from Sofía? I miss her very much
Las extraño, primas, pero pronto nos vamos a ver
I miss you, cousins, but we’ll see each other soon
Take Note: Te extraño works with object direct pronouns, which replace the person(s) you miss. When using pronouns, not only can you avoid saying the person’s name, but this type of phrase can also be used to talk directly to the person you miss. If you want to tell someone else that you miss a person, you will need to use the following structure.
[Extrañar conjugated] + (adverb) + a + [noun]
Extraño mucho a Julián
I miss Julian very much
Mi mamá extraña a mi abuela
My mom misses my grandma
2. Te echo de menos – I miss you
Te echo de menos is also the direct translation of ‘I miss you’. As we mentioned before, ‘te extraño’ is a standard and popular expression that Latin American Spanish speakers use to say ‘I miss you’. However, in Spain, te echo de menos tends to be more common.
‘Te echo de menos’ is a standard term, as a result, it’s still well known in Latin America. But in some countries, it may sound too formal or cheesy because we don’t use it as much.
[Direct Object Pronoun] + [echar conjugated] + (adverb) + de menos
Mi amor, te he echado mucho de menos
My love, I have missed you so much
Mis hermanos los echan de menos, papá
My brothers miss you, dad
¿Cómo está tu hermana? Dile que la echamos de menos
How is your sister? Tell her that we miss her
Take Note: If you visit or live in Spain, you may find that speakers replace the direct pronouns ‘lo’, ‘la’, ‘los’ and ‘las’ for the indirect object pronouns ‘le’ and ‘les’. Even though this is not grammatically correct, it’s still pretty common in Spain and it’s called leísmo.
Just like ‘te extraño’, if you want to mention the name of the person you miss, you will need to use another structure. Additionally, you can use these expressions to express that you miss some objects or places.
[Echar conjugated] + de menos + [determiner] + [noun]
Echo de menos la comida de México
I miss Mexican food
Ya quiero regresar a mi casa, echo de menos mi cama y mis cosas
I want to go back home, I miss my bed and my things
3. Me haces falta – I miss you a lot / I need you
Me haces falta is also another way to say ‘I miss you’ in Spanish. This expression is a little bit more intense and romantic than ‘te extraño’ and ‘te echo de menos’, as a result, it’s perfect for using it with your significant other. ‘Me haces falta’ can also be used among friends; however, in this situation, speakers only use it with their closest friends. Additionally, ‘me haces falta’ is so intimate that it’s mainly used directly with the person you miss.
Me + [hacer conjugated] + (verb) + falta
¿Cuándo voy a verte? Me haces mucha falta
When am I going to see you? I miss you a lot
Espero que regreses pronto porque me haces falta
I hope you come back soon because I miss you
If you want to be more romantic, you can also use ‘me hace falta’ to talk about the things you miss about your partner:
Me + [hacer conjugated] + falta + [determiner] + [noun]
Quisiera que estuvieras aquí, me hace falta tu risa y tus abrazos
I wish you were here, I miss your laugh and hugs
Variation:
- Echar en falta – I miss you a lot. This is more common in Spain
Take Note: Although ‘me haces falta’ is perfect for romantic contexts, it can also be applied to express that you noticed a person’s absence because its presence or skills are important for you.
¿Cómo te sientes, Luisa? Nos hiciste falta en la junta del viernes
How are you feeling, Luisa? We missed you at Friday’s meeting
4. Te añoro – I long for you
Although te añoro is another way to say ‘I miss you’, it’s not as popular as other expressions because it may be perceived as too formal. Despite this, ‘te añoro’ is a very romantic and intense phrase that expresses very deep feelings. So if you want to be more original and use your Spanish for romance, this may be your best option.
[Direct Object Pronoun] + [añorar conjugated]
Corazón, te añoro y quiero verte
Sweetie, I long for you and want to see you
¿Cuándo llega Vanessa? Dile que la añoro
When does Vanessa arrive? Tell her that I long for her
¿Por qué me preguntas si te extraño? Sabes que te añoro
Why do you ask me if I miss you? You know that I long for you
In formal contexts, the verb añorar can also be used to tell someone that you miss another person, place or thing. Here is how yo do it:
[Añorar conjugated] + (a) + [noun]
Adán añora a sus amigos
Adam longs for his friends
Tú añoras a mi papá todos los días
You long for my dad every day
Mis amigos y yo añoramos México
Mi friends and I long for Mexico
Take Note: Notice that when using ‘añorar’ to tell someone else that you miss a person, you need to introduce this person by using the preposition a. This element won’t be necessary if you’re talking about places or objects.
5. ¡Cuánto te extraño! – How much I miss you
For new Spanish learners, cuánto te extraño may be a new expression. However, this is another common way to say ‘I miss you’ in Spanish. ‘Cuánto te extraño’ expresses a strong and deep feeling of missing a person and it can be used among friends, significant others or relatives.
Depending on the sentence, this expression could be translated as ‘how much I miss you’ or ‘I miss you so much’.
Cuánto + [direct object pronoun]
No sabes cuánto los extraño, mamá
You have no idea of how much I miss you, mom
Ay, amigas, ¡cuánto las extraño! Hay que salir este fin
Oh, girls, I miss you so much! Let’s go out this weekend
6. Ojalá estuvieras aquí – I wish you were here
Ojalá estuvieras aquí can also help you express that you miss a person. Although in some contexts this phrase is very romantic, it can also be used with close friends and relatives. Just like the English expression, ‘ojalá estuvieras aquí’ is used when there is some distance between two people.
If you want, you can also use another expression from this list to intensify your sentence. Here are some examples:
Ojalá estuvieras aquí, Leo, te extraño mucho
I wish you were here, Leo, I miss you so much
No sabes cuánto te extraño, ojalá estuvieras aquí
You have no idea of how much I miss you, I wish you were here
Hola, Mandy, ojalá estuvieras aquí porque las cosas no son igual sin ti
Hey, Mandy, I wish you were here because things are not the same without you
7. Ya quiero verte – I can’t wait to see you again
Even though ya quiero verte is not directly translated as ‘I miss you’ is still a nice, indirect way to express your feelings. As you may imagine, this expression is usually applied when it’s been a while since you saw the other person. ‘Ya quiero verte’ can be used with your significant other, friends or relatives.
Ya + [querer conjugated] + [ver + direct object pronoun]
¡Amiga, ya quiero verte!
I can’t wait to see you, girl!
Dile a mis hermanas que ya quiero verlas
Tell my sisters that I can’t wait to see them
¡Ya quiero verte, amor! ¿A qué hora sale tu avión?
I can’t wait to see you, honey! What time does your plane take off?
Take Note: Notice that in this phrase, the direct object pronoun is attached to the verb ver. This type of placement is quite common when having a sentence with more than one verb.
Related Resource:
How to Respond to ‘I Miss You’ in Spanish
When you want to reply to ‘I miss you’ in Spanish, you can simply say:
| Yo también | Me too |
| Yo no | I don’t |
If you want to be a little bit more expressive you can add adverbs or the verb ‘extrañar’ to these short answers.
¡Qué linda! Yo también te extraño
How sweet! I miss you too
La verdad yo no te extraño tanto
To be honest, I don’t miss you that much
Take Note: You can use these answers with all the phrases from this list, except with ojalá estuvieras aquí. In this case, you can simply answer by saying ‘sí, ojalá’.
Wrapping Up
When learning Spanish, it’s important that you also learn how to express your feelings. For that reason, we compiled 7 common expressions that you can use to say ‘I miss you’ in Spanish.
Additionally, we provided you with different phrase structures that you can use depending on what you want to express. Finally, we included some examples so you get to see how to apply these expressions into your conversations with friends, family and significant others.
Hopefully, now you’re ready to express how much you miss the people in your life with different ways to say it for all the situations and people.
FAQs
How do Puerto Ricans say miss you? ›
2. Te extraño. This is the most common expression to say “I miss you” in Latin America. It's also a unique construction, as the word extraño means stranger, but the verb extrañar means “to miss.”
What is the Spanish verb for to miss? ›The Spanish Verb Faltar – To Miss, Lack or Need.
How do you respond to Te Extrano? ›There are two ways you can respond back: Yo tambien (te extraño / te echo de menos.) (I miss you too.) Y yo, a ti.
What are the 4 ways to say you in Spanish? ›You can say tú, usted, ustedes, vos or vosotros.
And they all mean the same thing: You!
Darling: Mi Amor: My Love
This term of endearment is very common, use “darling” with your girl, boy, or even a friend. Mi amor is used in everyday situations. Aquí estoy mi amor: My love, I'm here.
- Hacer = To do or make.
- Ir = To go.
- Venir = To come.
- Decir = To say or tell.
- Poder = To be able.
- Dar = To give.
- Ver = To see.
- Saber = To know.
Cute Ways To Say “I Miss You” I wish you were here. I think about you all the time. I see you everywhere around me.
How do you say love in Mexico? ›“Te amo” is used when you want to declare your love to someone. In Mexico, however, it can also be used with parents and grandparents (usually mothers and grandmothers), and they might use it with their children.
What is te amor? ›I love you (affirmation of romantic feeling)
Whats yo tambien mean? ›
The phrase yo también variously means “me, too,” “so do I” or “same here” in Spanish.
What are 5 Spanish words? ›- Hola (Hello)
- Adios (Goodbye)
- Gracias (Thank you)
- Por favor (Please)
- Si (Yes)
- Claro (Of course)
- No (No)
- Amor (Love)
The response to gracias that you're most likely to use or hear is de nada (you're welcome), or you could say, if appropriate, a tí (thank you).
How do you say I miss you to your boyfriend? ›- I wish you were here right now.
- I miss you like a fat kid on a diet misses cake.
- Your arms around me felt like home. ...
- You don't even have the slightest idea how much I miss you.
- One of your hugs would be nice right now.
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.
What does BAE mean in Mexico? ›1. " before anyone else'", colloquial. bebe {interj.} bae.
What do Spanish guys look for in a girl? ›The most common characteristics the men were looking for were loyalty and sincerity, so it's safe to say that fidelity is important to Spanish men.
What is a pocho? ›pocho (countable and uncountable, plural pochos) (informal, derogatory) A culturally assimilated Mexican-American.
How do Mexicans say BAE? ›How do you say "bae" in Spanish? - It's "amor."¿Cómo se dice "bae" en español? - Se dice "amor".
What is Super 7 in Spanish? ›I knew that I wanted to start the year in Spanish 1 focusing on the Super 7 high frequency verbs (from Terry Waltz). They are es, tiene, le gusta, hay, está, va a & quiere. These seven verbs make up a lot of basic conversations in a new language.
What are the 50 most common Spanish verbs? ›
| abrir | apagar | cantar |
|---|---|---|
| fumar | gastar | hablar |
| hablar | intentar | jugar |
| leer | llover | mirar |
| nadar | necesitar | organizar |
Miss: Use “Miss” when addressing young girls and women under 30 that are unmarried. Ms.: Use “Ms.” when you are not sure of a woman's marital status, if the woman is unmarried and over 30 or if she prefers being addressed with a marital-status neutral title.
What is V2 miss? ›| V1 | V2 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Miss | Missed | Missed |
By Dennis Baron. A rare occurrence of “Ms.” in 1885 suggests that the term is an abbreviation of “Miss.” Ever since “Ms.” emerged as a marriage-neutral alternative to “Miss” and “Mrs.” in the 1970s, linguists have been trying to trace the origins of this new honorific.
How do you say I miss you in a romantic way? ›- All I do is think of you.
- Can't breath without you.
- I can't sleep because I have been thinking of you so much.
- I can't stop thinking about you.
- I can't wait to be with you again.
- I can't wait to see you again.
- I can't wait to talk to you again.
- I can't work because all I do is think of you.
Melancholy means sad, and yearning is a strong, persistent longing or desire, especially for something unattainable. Other words which might be used for describing missing someone are longing,yearning,nostalgia,wistfulness.
What is a good word for Miss? ›| forfeit | forego |
|---|---|
| lose | neglect |
| skip | disregard |
| ignore | mislay |
| misplace | blunder |
Instead of using muchacho or muchacha or niño or niña, try out the Mexican slang term for “boy” or “girl,” which is chango or changa.
What is BAE Spanish? ›1. (= sweetheart) chico (chica) m/f. as a term of address) cariño ⧫ nene (nena) (inf) m/f. I didn't mean it, bae no iba en serio, nena.
What is the most romantic word in Spanish? ›- Cariño (Darling)
- Bebé (Baby)
- Mi Amor (My love)
- Mi vida (My life)
- Mi cielo (My heaven/sky)
- Corazón (Sweetheart/Literal translation: Heart)
- Mi tesoro (My treasure)
- Mi rey/Mi Reina / (My king/My Queen)
What is te amo mi corazon? ›
English (US) I love you with all my heart.
What does Te amo Corazon? ›I love you, sweetheart.
Is Te Quiero serious? ›This is not to say that it isn't used for serious relationships or that if you use it to your husband or wife, it means you're not intensely in love with them anymore. Te quiero can still be used if you're dating, engaged, or married, but it can also be used in a platonic sense.
What does Ola mean yo mean? ›American English: hello! /
Whats con permiso mean? ›Con permiso, it means 'with your permission. '
What does do Papi mean in yo mean? ›Papi is a colloquial term for “daddy” in Spanish, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, it is often used as a general term of affection for any man, whether it's a relative, friend, or lover.
What are the coolest Spanish words? ›- tranquilo – Cool, quiet, composed, laid back, chilled out. ...
- escuincle – Kid, brat.
- chamba – A Mexican word that means “work”. ...
- órale – Mexican word that means “OK”, “alright” or “go for it!”
- dale – Argentine version of órale.
- escopeta – A shotgun.
- genio – Literally means “genius”.
- Año nuevo, vida nueva. ...
- A cada cerdo le llega su San Martín. ...
- El que la hace, la paga. ...
- A mal tiempo, buena cara. ...
- Más ven cuatro ojos que dos. ...
- Dime con quién andas, y te diré quién eres. ...
- Dios los cría, y ellos se juntan. ...
- Donde hay confianza, da asco.
The letters k and w do not occur in Spanish words unless the word has been borrowed from another language such as English or even Japanese. For example, el karate is considered a “Spanish” noun, even though the k is not a Spanish letter.
What are the 27 Spanish letters? ›The official Spanish alphabet: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, ñ, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z.
What are the 21 Spanish speaking? ›
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela. Contains one 21-piece flag set.
Which Spanish is the easiest? ›The main advice is that if you are going to use Spanish in Europe, you should learn Spanish from Spain, and the opposite for Latin America. Some writers say that Latin American Spanish is easier for beginners, even some regions/countries within America (e.g. Central America, Colombia, Ecuador) are easier than others.
Is por nada rude? ›por nada is For Nothing. Gracias por nada. Thanks for Nothing! used rudely if someone didn't do anything for you.
How do you reply to Que Pasa? ›Estoy bien. Nothing. I'm fine.
What are some Puerto Rican sayings? ›- “Mas viejo que el frio”
- “Como la puerca de Juan Bobo”
- “Cuando Colón baje el dedo”
- “Mas larga(o) que la esperanza de un pobre”
- “Comiendome un cable”
- “Esta al garete”
mami, papi Terms of endearment; mami when referring to a cute woman, papi when referring to a handsome man, or to address a lover nene, nena. Boy/girl In standard Spanish it means "baby". panna, pana. Buddy ("pana" is also a name for breadfruit in Puerto Rico) From partner.
How do Puerto Ricans say love? ›Te quiero/Te amo.
What does Titi mean in Puerto Rico? ›Titi, or "auntie," is Rosaura Andreu, an actress and stage star. She hit her prime with a 1953 children's TV show in Puerto Rico that endured for 30 years.
What does WAWA mean in Spanish? ›Why do Puerto Ricans call the bus “wawa”? Guagua (Wawa) is a Canary Island expression for bus. Puerto Rican Spanish (español puertorriqueño) is the Spanish language as characteristically spoken in Puerto Rico and by millions of people of Puerto Rican descent living in the United States and elsewhere.
What do Puerto Ricans call their boyfriend? ›Jevo / Jeva. These two words refer to a boyfriend or girlfriend in Puerto Rico.
What does wepa wepa mean? ›
What does wepa mean? Wepa is a versatile Latin-American Spanish slang exclamation used to express excitement, congratulations, and joy, similar to the English Oh yeah!, Wow!, or That's awesome!. Related words: awesomesauce.
What do Puerto Ricans call their girlfriends? ›In other countries, like for example Honduras and Puerto Rico, jeva is a word for girlfriend.
Why do Puerto Ricans say Papi? ›Papi is a colloquial term for “daddy” in Spanish, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, it is often used as a general term of affection for any man, whether it's a relative, friend, or lover.
How do Mexicans flirt in Spanish? ›- 1) Así como tú, me los recomendó el doctor.
- 2) Me gustas más que…
- 3) A tu lado me siento más mujer.
- 4) Me encanta que siempre escoges tu camisa a juego con tu mirada.
- 5) Mi café favorito siempre será el de tus ojos.
- 6) Eres el postre perfecto para una cena romántica.
Cariño: This is one of the most common nicknames you'll hear. It has many different meanings: “sweetie”, “darling”, “dear”, “love”, “honey”, etc.
Can I call my boyfriend mi vida? ›Spanish Terms of Endearment for Partners
If you have a Spanish-speaking romantic partner, you've probably heard some of these pet names. Couples use them everywhere throughout Latin America and Spain. Mi vida – my life. A nice expression for showing your loved one how much they mean.
So, Which Do You Say: te quiero or te amo? Te quiero is useful for all kinds of loving relationships, including friendship, marriage, and family. Te amo is a common way of saying “I love you” in strongly committed romantic relationships or within families.
What is the most romantic thing to say in Spanish? ›- Te quiero mucho. - ...
- Estoy enamorada / Estoy enamorado. ...
- Te amo. ...
- Te adoro. - I adore you.
- Te necesito. - I need you.
- Yo también te amo. - I love you, too.
- ¿Me amas? / ¿Me quieres? - Do you love me?
- Te amo más que nada en el mundo! - I love you more than anything in the world!
Mi Rey. Mi rey directly translates to “my King” and is used as deeply loving and respectful nickname for your boyfriend.