When it comes to te amo vs te quiero, what exactly is the difference? Believe it or not, it can be tricky to translate terms of affection in some languages. In Spanish, there are different expressions that mean, "I love you," each falling on a different spot of the love spectrum. Family New relationship Someone you have feelings for Te amo Serious romantic partner Close family members When to Use Te Quiero Te quiero in English would be like the mild version of "I love you", and is also not as romantically charged as te amo, so we usually use it when we want to say that we care about someone. Who to use te quiero with: Hello everyone, in today's vlog we will talk about the differences between "Te quiero" and "Te amo". Learn how they work and when to use them. It's important kfTc.