🇪🇸 Spanish phrases

How to Say "I miss you" in Spanish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Te extraño
"I miss you" in Spanish · say it like teh eks-trah-nyoh

The most natural way to say "I miss you" in Spanish is Te extraño. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Te echo de menos
Commonly used in Spain
Me haces falta
More emotional, often used in close relationships

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you miss someone. It can be used with friends, family, or romantic partners. It's a warm and heartfelt way to convey your feelings of longing.

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Examples in Spanish

SpanishEnglish
Te extraño mucho.I miss you a lot.
Desde que te fuiste, te extraño cada día.Since you left, I miss you every day.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'extrañar' incorrectly in different tenses. Make sure to match the tense with the context.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Te extraño, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Spanish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'te extraño' and 'te echo de menos'?

Both mean 'I miss you', but 'te extraño' is more commonly used in Latin America, while 'te echo de menos' is preferred in Spain.

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