Te

/teɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A tonic note in solfège corresponding to the seventh degree of the diatonic scale.
In the scale of C major, B is the note te.
A term used in certain languages to signify 'you' or to address someone informally.
In Spanish, 'te' is often used as a pronoun in informal situations.
pronoun
A pronoun used in various languages to address or refer to the second person.
In Italian, 'te' is used as a direct object pronoun meaning 'you'.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'te', meaning 'you'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

te amo
I love you.
te quiero
I want you/I love you.
te ves bien
You look good.

Related Words

informal 'you' in Spanish.
teoría
theory, a set of principles.

Slang Meanings

Short for 'te quiero', meaning 'I love you' in a casual context.
After the date, he texted me 'te' to express his feelings.
Used in gaming to refer to a team effort, usually in context of 'together we can win'.
In the chat, he said, 'Let's te and take them down!'