This is the 733rd most frequent Spanish word.
te
"You" (informal, direct or indirect object pronoun).
In this sentence, 'te' is a pronoun indicating the object of affection (you).
Te quiero mucho.
I love you very much.
'Te' is used as an indirect object pronoun here, indicating the person being asked about their preference.
¿Te gusta el pastel?
Do you like the cake?
'Te' functions as a reflexive pronoun, referring back to the subject 'you'.