Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Love" in Italian: amore
l'amore
Love in Italian is l'amore (ah-MOH-reh), a masculine noun. Romantic I love you is ti amo. For family and close friends, ti voglio bene is the warmer everyday line.
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How to pronounce amore
Say it
ah-MOH-reh
/aˈmo.re/
Amore stresses MOH: ah-MOH-reh. The article elides to l'amore. Keep the final e audible.
"Love" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'amore | love The noun: love as a feeling or topic. | The noun: love as a feeling or topic. |
| ti amo | I love you (romantic) Strong romantic declaration. | Strong romantic declaration. |
| ti voglio bene | I love you (care for you) Family, friends, and softer affection. | Family, friends, and softer affection. |
| amore mio | my love A common pet name. | A common pet name. |
How to use amore in real life
- 1Talking about a book
Questo romanzo parla dell'amore vero.
This novel is about true love.
Dell'amore uses the articulated preposition.
- 2At a wedding toast
Auguri! Che l'amore duri per sempre.
Congratulations! May love last forever.
L'amore as a toast subject.
- 3Choosing a song
Metti una canzone d'amore lenta.
Put on a slow love song.
Canzone d'amore is a set phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with amore
Incorrect: La amore è bella.
Correct: L'amore è bello.
Amore is masculine: l'amore, bello.
Incorrect: L'amore per mamma si dice ti amo.
Correct: L'amore per mamma si dice ti voglio bene.
The noun amore is fine, but ti amo is romantic. With parents, ti voglio bene is the usual phrase.
Good to know
Italian separates romantic love and caring love more clearly than casual English I love you. Ti amo is reserved; ti voglio bene covers family warmth and deep friendship without sounding like a marriage vow.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a Valentine's card in Italian
ChatPal
Su questa carta c'è scritto amore mio.
This card says my love.
You
È troppo forte? Non voglio esagerare con l'amore.
Is it too strong? I don't want to overdo love.
ChatPal
Se è romantico, l'amore va bene. Per un amico no.
If it's romantic, love is fine. For a friend, no.
You
Allora per il mio ragazzo scelgo l'amore.
Then for my boyfriend I'll choose love.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Love" in Italian
Is amore masculine or feminine?
Masculine: l'amore. Adjectives agree: un amore grande, l'amore vero.
When do I say ti amo?
For romantic partners when the feeling is strong. It is more loaded than casual English I love you.
What should I say to family?
Ti voglio bene. That is the natural loving phrase for parents, siblings, and close friends.
What does amore mio mean?
My love, used as a pet name for a partner, and sometimes playfully with children.
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