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Old September 06, 2010, 08:12 PM
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Misconceptions when learning Spanish

I have just discovered when to use Te quiero. and when to use Te amo. I had assumed that they were interchangeable in meaning so I have been using them freely as such in my verbal and written communications. In the written communications, the paper trail is very long and embarrassing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I now believe that Te quiero is for relationships that are less emotional and Te amo are for the more emotional ones. No one has come forth to correct me in real life; I guess that they, too, were embarrassed and figured that I'd find out some day. Hmm. :>)

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Old September 06, 2010, 10:09 PM
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Gracias por los correciones. Aprecio su ayudar (I appreciate your help).
Be aware that the corrections given above were not entirely correct.

"Gracias por las correcciones," and "Agradezco tu ayuda," would be the two corrections I would offer if I were trying to use your wording.

Apreciar is the wrong verb to use when you're thanking someone.

I replaced su (formal) with tu (informal) because we like to be treated that way in the forums.

If you want to sound more like a native, though, leave 'agradecer' out of your reply. We use "I appreciate" a lot in English, but it isn't used nearly as often in Spanish. Just say, "Gracias por la ayuda."

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Old September 07, 2010, 06:01 AM
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Be aware that the corrections given above were not entirely correct.

"Gracias por las correcciones," and "Agradezco tu ayuda," would be the two corrections I would offer if I were trying to use your wording.

Apreciar is the wrong verb to use when you're thanking someone.

I replaced su (formal) with tu (informal) because we like to be treated that way in the forums.

If you want to sound more like a native, though, leave 'agradecer' out of your reply. We use "I appreciate" a lot in English, but it isn't used nearly as often in Spanish. Just say, "Gracias por la ayuda."
Gracias por la ayuda y gracias por las correciones.

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