Verbs and expressions to talk about love in Spanish

We are in February, the month of love!

Therefore, today we are going to dedicate a Spanish grammar article to the most beautiful emotion of all: love.

That feeling that has inspired poets, musicians and dreamers throughout history, finds its most authentic expression in the phrases we use to describe it. 

In this article, we will dive into the fascinating world of love in spanish. 

How can I express in Spanish how much I love my partner, friends and family? 

If you stay with us for a little while, you will discover many verbs and expressions related to love. 

And if you come to Hispania, Spanish school, you will achieve an expert level in expressing your emotions in Spanish 😁.

In our spanish courses, you will advance in the language while you meet new friends and practice Spanish with them.

And who knows? Maybe you fall in love with a classmate and a beautiful love story emerges.

If that happens, you will have to learn the vocabulary What we are going to show you today. So, let's get to it!

Want or love? Which one is more suitable?

The verbs that are most used to express our feelings of love are want and love.

Do they mean the same? ¿want Is it synonymous with love?

The truth is that many people use both in the same sense: I love you and I love you to show your love to another person.

Both are completely correct and They are used in Spanish. Now, they do have a small difference.

The verb to love it's a lot more intense, the emotion of love here is greater. It is used more in artistic media such as literature, poetry or theater.

The verb want more is said for the common people, and it is the verb that usually used more frequently since it doesn't sound so poetic or intense. 

So that you understand it, with the verb want we show our love, but in a less sugary way than with verb love.

We give you two examples so that you understand well what we have just explained to you:

• I love you a lot. Do you want to marry me?
• all life I have loved you, since I met you.

I love you sounds lighter than I love you, that's why more is said.

The verb want is also used to talk about things we want to do, or objects that we would like to have.

• I want buy this bike.
• I want go on a trip to the Maldives.

On the other hand, the verb to love can serve to express things you love or hobbies you love.

• I love this town.
• I love sing this song.

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Words to express how to love or love

At the time of use the verbs want and love, it is common to resort to original phrases to say I love you.

We are going to show you what these most typical phrases of affection are.

You have them below!

a lot

There are many ways to say I love you. The adverb of quantity a lot It is the word that is most used in Spanish to accompany the verbs want and love.

Expresses a strong and deep feeling of affection.

• I love you a lot, more than you think.

with all my soul

This is one of the romantic phrases prettier. It indicates a love given without conditions, with intensity and all sincerity. It's very poetic 💞.

• I love you with all my soul, every part of me belongs to you.

to die

Express a unbreakable love, which will last until death. It's one of the worst-sounding phrases about being in love 😅.

• I love you to die. I will be by your side in every challenge and celebration, until death do us part.

with all my heart

This is one of the words with love similar to the expression with all my soul. It means to love completely and totally, without limitations.

• You are the reason I smile every day. I love you with all my heart.

like I've never wanted

This is one of the phrases to say I love you most precious. It indicates a unique love without comparison with past experiences.

• You were the first person I fell in love with. I love you like I've never wanted before.

with madness

As you can imagine, this is one of the platonic love phrases that can have a negative connotation, since loving madly implies being almost obsessed with that person and not thinking about anything else. 

Be very careful with this!

• I love you with madness. Without you, I wouldn't know what to do.

like a brother

These words with the meaning of love are usually said to friends whom we love very much. 

There is a connection so deep that we love them like if they were our brothers.

• We have been friends all our lives. I love you like a brother.

Actions to talk about love

How intense we have become in a moment with these beautiful words of love, right? 😅

Well, don't leave yet because we have a lot of vocabulary left to see.

Expressing love with words is very simple in Spanish. 

Now let's see some of the main actions to talk about love.

fall in love with someone

fall in love is the process of develop deep romantic feelings by another person. 

In our article on the verb to fall in love and other verbs with preposition We talk a lot about this infinitive 😉.

• I fell in love with Martha from the moment I met her. His joy and kindness completely conquered me.

be crazy about someone

It looks like the expression seen before: love madly. 

be crazy about someone It is used to express feelings of love that are too intense towards another person, so much so that it can even change your personality and character.

• Aitor he is crazy about Ana. He can't stop thinking about her and always has a smile when she's around.

Cross glances

It refers to the action of having eye contact with someone in a meaningful way that can have romantic connotations. 

Colloquially, we also say make glances 👀.

• During the party, Lucía and Jesús they exchanged glances several times. I think they like each other.

have a crush

The arrow is the sharp throwing weapon that is launched from the bow. Crush It is the act of shooting and sticking said arrow.

In the field of love, have a crushIt is one of the words that mean sudden and intense love when meeting someone. It's like fall in love at first sight.

• When Roberto saw Laura in the cafeteria, had a crush. He couldn't resist striking up a conversation with her using romantic words.

fool around with someone

We use the verb fool around with someone colloquially when two people behave in a playful manner, compliment each other and it shows that there is a certain attraction between them. 

Although sometimes it is only done because there is a lot of friendship, without the need to get to anything serious.

A synonym of fooling around could be flirt.

• In the office, Martina and Javier always fool around laughing, creating a fun atmosphere.

being involved with someone

It means having a romantic relationship with someone informal way, without serious commitments. When two people begin their courtship, this verb is usually used.

• Toñi and José they are involved for a few months, enjoying his company without pressure or expectations.

declare yourself to someone

Telling someone for the first time about the romantic feelings you feel towards that person. This rarely turns out well, only in movies 🙈.

• After a long time, Luis finally he proposed to Carmen, confessing his love. She couldn't even imagine it.

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Expressions to talk about love in Spanish

What did you think of these verbs? I'm sure you're going to use them a lot 😜.

Now we are going to expand this vocabulary with someexpressions of love in Spanish. Let's see them!

Be my better half

It is one of the famous love phrases.

The better half is the ideal person and what best complements you. If someone finds their better half, they are undoubtedly very lucky.

It is also said soul mate.

• He is my better half. We share tastes, values ​​and laughter; We just fit together perfectly.

Be two lovebirds

This is one of the most curious connection phrases with someone.

It is used to describe a couple who is publicly loving and affectionate. They don't hide their love.

• They They are two lovebirds who are always holding hands and constantly showing affection to each other.

love at first sight

Falling in love with someone simply with seeing that person for the first time. Does this still exist? 

• When Clara saw Rosa at the party, she felt love at first sight. I couldn't look away.

Be my crush

Refer to someone for whom feel a romantic attraction or a secret crush. 

• she is my crush at university, although he doesn't know it.

Make tilin

This verb is used colloquially and it means that you are attracted to someone or start to like them. It is conjugated as a verb of the gustar type.

• Jose Carlos makes me tick. I don't understand why, I've known him for 3 years and before we were just friends.

be committed

be in a serious relationship with a view to the future, possibly even marriage and starting a family.

• Laura and Manuel have been together for several years andthey are committed. They want to start a family.

Be a friend with benefits

There are many types of love. A friend with benefits is a friend with whom you can have sexual relations without any type of commitment.

It is also said in a funny way be a friend with benefits. 

• Ester and Vincent They are friends with benefits at friction. They share intimate moments, but are not looking for a formal relationship.

be romantic

be romantic It is actually a characteristic of a person, an adjective. This is a person who is affectionate with his or her partner and says many affectionate words.

• Marina prepared a candlelight dinner and organized a walk on the beach at sunset. always It has been very romantic with your partner.

With this article, your repertoire of love words has surely been greatly enriched. From now on, try to use it whenever you can!

Of course there are more verbs, phrases and words related to love which we have not discussed in this post.

If you come to our classes in Hispania, Spanish schoolYou will surely learn them one day.

Do you have any questions about the vocabulary that we have explained to you? Do you know other original love phrases in Spanish?

If so, don't be shy and leave a comment.

See you later!

Article written by Carlos Martinez for Hispania, Spanish school.

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