Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"I love you" in Italian: ti amo
ti amo
Note: to friends and family: ti voglio bene
I love you in Italian is ti amo (tee AH-moh) for romantic partners. With family and close friends, ti voglio bene is the warmer everyday line. Keep the whole phrase ti amo.
Saying goodbye at the airport
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How to pronounce ti amo
Say it
tee AH-moh
/ti ˈa.mo/
tee AH-moh. Amo stresses AH. Soft and clear, not rushed.
"I love you" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ti amo | I love you (romantic) Partners; strong declaration. | Partners; strong declaration. |
| ti voglio bene | I love you / I care for you Family and deep friendship. | Family and deep friendship. |
| vi amo | I love you (plural) To more than one person, still romantic tone. | To more than one person, still romantic tone. |
| anche io ti amo | I love you too Reply to ti amo. | Reply to ti amo. |
How to use ti amo in real life
- 1Saying goodbye at the airport
Ti amo. Scrivimi appena atterri.
I love you. Write me as soon as you land.
Whole phrase ti amo.
- 2A quiet evening
Non lo dico spesso, ma ti amo davvero.
I don't say it often, but I really love you.
Ti amo with davvero.
- 3Replying to a partner
Anche io ti amo, stai tranquillo.
I love you too—don't worry.
Anche io ti amo as the reply.
Mistakes English speakers make with ti amo
Incorrect: Ti amo, mamma!
Correct: Ti voglio bene, mamma!
Ti amo is romantic. With parents, ti voglio bene is natural.
Incorrect: Amo te.
Correct: Ti amo.
Standard word order is ti amo, with ti before the verb.
Good to know
Italians treat ti amo as weighty—more marriage-vow energy than casual English I love you. Friends and family live on ti voglio bene, hugs, and pet names instead.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A nervous first I-love-you chat
ChatPal
Posso dirtelo? Ti amo.
Can I tell you? I love you.
You
Anch'io ti amo. Mi hai reso felice.
I love you too. You've made me happy.
ChatPal
Non volevo forzare. Ti amo senza fretta.
I didn't want to rush it. I love you without hurry.
You
Lo so. Ti amo e basta.
I know. I love you, and that's enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I love you" in Italian
When should I say ti amo?
For a romantic partner when the feeling is serious.
What do I say to family?
Ti voglio bene.
How do I reply to ti amo?
Anche io ti amo, or anch'io ti amo.
Is amo te ok?
People will understand, but ti amo is the natural form.
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