14 Common Ways To Say I Miss You In Spanish (With Explanations)

Why is it important to say I miss you in Spanish?

Maybe you want to say it to your partner, or just a friend, or you’re really missing your family and want to truly express the feeling of missing them.

In this blog post, you’re going learn 14 common ways to say I miss you in Spanish. But before we start with all of these explanations, here’s a video from Learn Spanish World listing some common ways to say this:

Everyday expressions to say I miss you in Spanish for friends, family and partners

These are the most common everyday expressions to say I miss you in Spanish to… basically everyone.

1. Te echo de menos (I miss you)

This is one of the most common ways to express that you miss someone in Spanish.

It’s an all-round expression and can be used with friends, family members, or romantic partners.

You might say this to a friend who’s moved away:

• “Amigo, te echo de menos desde que te mudaste” (Friend, I miss you since you moved).

2. Te extraño (I miss you)

Another everyday expression, “te extraño” is used across Spanish-speaking countries.

It’s good for different relationships and situations.

You could tell your mom:

• “Mamá, te extraño mucho cuando estoy en la universidad” (Mom, I miss you a lot when I’m at university).

3. Me haces falta (I need you / I miss you)

This phrase literally translates to “I need you,” but it’s often used to express missing someone. It expresses that the person’s absence is felt strongly.

You might say to your partner:

• “Me haces falta cuando trabajas hasta tarde” (I miss you when you work late).

Romantic expressions to say I miss you in Spanish

Let’s take this into another level of saying the same phrase romantically.

4. Te añoro (I long for you)

“Te añoro” expresses a deep longing and is often used in romantic contexts.

It’s more intense than a simple “I miss you.”

You could use this with a long-distance partner:

• “Mi amor, te añoro cada día que estamos separados” (My love, I long for you every day we’re apart).

5. Extraño tu presencia (I miss your presence)

This phrase highlight the missing of the physical presence of someone.

It’s quite poetic and romantic.

You could say this to your partner:

• “Extraño tu presencia en casa cuando viajas por trabajo” (I miss your presence at home when you travel for work).

6. Añoro tu compañía (I long for your company)

Similar to “te añoro,” this expression focuses on missing someone’s company.

It’s perfect for romantic situations:

• “En estas noches frías, añoro tu compañía” (On these cold nights, I long for your company).

7. Me faltas tú (I’m missing you / You’re the one I’m missing)

This phrase puts emphasis on the person you’re missing.

It’s like saying “You’re the one I’m missing.”

It’s quite romantic and can be used to express a strong sense of absence. You could say:

• “En mi vida, me faltas tú” (In my life, you’re the one I’m missing).

8. Quisiera que estuvieras aquí (I wish you were here)

While not directly saying “I miss you,” this phrase expresses it strongly.

It’s often used in romantic contexts or when feeling particularly lonely.

You might text your partner:

• “Estoy viendo una hermosa puesta de sol. Quisiera que estuvieras aquí conmigo” (I’m watching a beautiful sunset. I wish you were here with me).

I miss you expressions in Spanish to illustrate ongoing feelings

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9. Te estoy extrañando (I’m missing you)

This phrase uses the present progressive tense to symbolize that the feeling of missing someone is ongoing. It’s great for expressing current emotions.

You could say to a friend:

• “Te estoy extrañando mucho durante estas vacaciones” (I’m missing you a lot during this vacation).

10. Te estoy echando de menos (I’m missing you)

Similar to “te estoy extrañando,” this phrase also emphasizes the current state of missing someone.

It’s a bit more colloquial. You might tell your sibling:

• “Hermano, te estoy echando de menos en esta reunión familiar” (Brother, I’m missing you at this family gathering).

11. Estoy sintiendo tu ausencia (I’m feeling your absence)

This is a more poetic way of expressing that you’re currently missing someone.

It really underlines the feeling of absence.

You could use this in a message to your partner:

• “Hoy más que nunca, estoy sintiendo tu ausencia” (Today more than ever, I’m feeling your absence).

Intense expressions to say I miss you in Spanish

Some intense expressions to say I miss you in Spanish.

12. Me haces mucha falta (I really need you / I really miss you)

Adding “mucha” intensifies the expression “me haces falta.”

It truly expresses a strong sense of missing someone.

You might say this to a close friend or family member:

• “Desde que te fuiste, me haces mucha falta” (Since you left, I really miss you).

13. Te hecho en falta (I miss you – slightly more emphatic)

This phrase is similar to “te echo de menos” but can be seen as slightly more emphatic.

It’s used when you want to stress how much you miss someone. For example:

• “Desde que cambiaste de trabajo, te hecho en falta en la oficina” (Since you changed jobs, I really miss you at the office).

Regional slang for saying I miss you in Spanish

Spanish slang phrases are also pretty common in everyday conversations, but they might not sound the same across all Spanish-speaking regions.

14. Te boto de menos (I miss you – Colombia and Venezuela)

This expression is a regional Spanish slang used in Colombia and Venezuela.

It’s their way of saying “I miss you” and is used among friends and family. If you’re in these countries, you might hear:

• “Amigo, hace tiempo que no nos vemos. Te boto de menos” (Friend, we haven’t seen each other in a while. I miss you).

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