How to say it
How do you say “I miss you” in Spanish?
Learn how to say I miss you in Spanish, including Spain and Latin American options.
In much of Latin America, “I miss you” is “Te extraño”. In Spain, “Te echo de menos” is very common.
Useful Spanish options
Choose the expression according to tone, relationship and situation. The Listen button reads only the Spanish phrase.
| Spanish expression | English meaning | When to use it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te extraño | I miss you | Common in Latin America | Te extraño mucho. |
| Te echo de menos | I miss you | Very common in Spain | Te echo mucho de menos. |
| Los extraño | I miss you all | Plural group in Latin America | Los extraño a todos. |
| Las extraño | I miss you all | Feminine group | Las extraño muchísimo. |
| Echo de menos mi casa | I miss my home | Spain-style structure | Echo de menos mi casa. |
| Extraño a mi familia | I miss my family | Latin America-style structure | Extraño a mi familia. |
How to use it naturally
This phrase “I miss you” in Spanish? is best learned as a short chunk. Spanish often uses a different structure from English, so avoid translating word by word.
Audio available: tap “Listen” next to a Spanish expression to hear it.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Saying “pierdo a ti”“Miss” as emotion is not “perder”. Use “extrañar” or “echar de menos”.
- Forgetting the personal “a”With a person after “extrañar”, use “a”: extraño a mi hermano.
Mini practice
Say three sentences aloud using one Spanish expression from this page. Then replace one word to make the sentence personal.
- Read the Spanish example slowly.
- Repeat it without looking at the English meaning.
- Change the person, time or place.
FAQ
Which one should I learn first?
Learn both. Use “te extraño” as a broad Latin American option and recognize “te echo de menos” in Spain.
Can I say “me faltas”?
Yes, but it sounds more intense or poetic than a simple “I miss you”.