"Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish)
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 4, 2026
Stuck on the clue "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) from the New York Times Mini for April 4, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
"Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) (3)
Answer
The answer to "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) is Amo (3 letters).
Why does Amo fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where "Te ___" needs the Spanish word AMO to complete the phrase "Te amo," meaning "I love you" in Spanish. AMO is the first-person singular present tense of the Spanish verb "amar," which means "to love." The phrase "Te amo" is one of the most fundamental expressions in Spanish, used to declare romantic love, with "te" being the direct object pronoun for "you" and "amo" meaning "I love." This construction follows standard Spanish grammar where the verb conjugation indicates the subject pronoun.
What does "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
te
pronoun
•you (informal object pronoun in Spanish)
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Mini — Apr 4, 2026
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What does Amo mean?
verb
•the first-person singular present of amar, meaning "I love"; pairs with te to form te amo, "I love you"
How to use Amo in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Amo.
•“When Maria whispered 'Te amo' to her boyfriend, he smiled and replied 'I love you' in English.”
•“After twenty years of marriage, he still tells his wife 'I love you' every morning before leaving for work.”
•“The little girl hugged her grandmother tightly and said 'I love you, Grandma' before going to bed.”
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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Apr 4, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Mini for April 4, 2026 was published by Sam Ezersky and has 19 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish)
- What is the answer to "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish)?
- The answer is Amo (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on April 4, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Amo.
- How many times has "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish) appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on April 4, 2026.
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NYT Mini — Apr 4, 2026
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