As you know, Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th around the world. It's name varies by culture. In the Spanish speaking world it is known as el Día de los enamorados, in some countries it can be known as Día del amor y la amistad, or Día del Cariño. It can even be known by the more direct translation: Día de San Valentín.
The practices vary by country. In places where it is known as the Day of love and friendship such as Mexico, Costa Rica and Ecuador it is customary for people to do "acts of appreciation" for their friends. To go along with the idea of Valentines Day I thought it might be good to include a bit of Spanish vocabulary to go along with the day.
Te quiero - I love you - (affection)
Te amo - I love you - (typically a deeper sense of love.)
Me gustas - I like you
Sé mi valentine - Be my valentine
Feliz día de San Valentín - Happy Valentine's Day
un abrazo - a hug
un beso - a kiss
amar - to love
la amistad - friendship
el amor - love
un amigo/una amiga - a friend (male amigo - female amiga)
una tarjeta - a card
un deseo - a wish
un regalo - a gift
una cara de amor - love letter
para mi amor - for my love
amor a primera vista - love at first sight
enamorado/a - in love
novia/novio - sweetheart/girl-boy/friend
el corazón - heart
Also, at least in Mexican Spanish it is common to hear people speak of their "Príncipe Azul" or literally blue prince - this is their equivalent phrase to match the "Knight in Shining Armor".
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