Te quiero, mamá

Te quiero, mamá

Author: Small Town Spanish Teacher May 9, 2020 Duration: 11:05

Mothers are very important people in the lives of many. Nadia is mother to Luisa and Perla. Luisa loves (quiere) her family and she loves to help (ayudar). But sometimes her help can lead to headaches for her mother. All is well, though, when Luisa hugs (abraza) her mom and tells her “I love you” (te quiero). I hope you enjoy “Te quiero, mamá”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-te-quiero-mama/

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