Literally means "I want you" in spanish, but doesn't always
mean that one wants you. While in
English one can change from "I like you" to "I love you", Spanish speakers usually has three transitions:
1. "Me gustas" (I like you)
2. "Te quiero!" (I love you in a soft and general way like "Luv ya")
3. "Te amo" (I love you, very strong and intimate)
1. During class, Tom whispered "Me gusta esta
nina" to his best friend while glancing at the girl in front of the class. (I like that girl)
2. Ligia shrieked "Julia! Gracias! Te quierooo!" hugging her friend
hard. Julia gave her a CD of her favorite artist.
3. John nervously looked deeply into Alicia's eyes, who he was
dating for one year already, and said "Alicia... Te amo..." and then kissed her tenderly after seeing her shocked but happy face.