Feb. 14, 2008 - ¡Feliz día de San Valentín!

¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!  Sometimes this holiday is called Día de los Enamorados in Spanish - Day of the Lovers, and alternately Día de amor y amistad - day of love and friendship.  So just like in our country it is for some a romantic celebration, but it is also common for friends to exchange valentines. 

So... how do you say those three wonderful words in Spanish - "I love you" ?
What about other terms of endearment?  This list should get you started...

• amado/a, cariño/a, querido/a - sweetheart, beloved
  
• mi amor - my love (common endearment between parents and children)
• amor - pure love, romantic love
• caridad - love and charity, commonly the form used in the New Testament.
• amistad - friendship
• amor mío - my love (can also be used between parents and children)
  
• te quiero - I love you, appropriate between friends, family, and in romantic relationships.
• te amo - another way to say I love you, but generally in a more romantic sense.  It is less commonly used.

For fun, make a Valentine for someone you love - ¡en español!

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Feb. 14, 2008 - Rosie here

Posted by likearose142

... so glad to have found your blog. Just a little background I'm half Mexican/half Puerto Rican, grew up in Jersey and now I'm living in the south. Been here for the past 6 years. Your blog has reminded me of how much I miss my Latin roots. I look forward to coming back to visit your blog.
May I add you as my friend?

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Feb. 14, 2008 - ¡Bienvenidos Rosie!

Posted by KathleenM

I would love to have you as a friend! My father's family was Mexican and Spanish, so I know what you mean about those Latin roots. What a great heritage for our children! Welcome amiga!

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