Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"I love you" in Portuguese: eu te amo
eu te amo
I love you in Portuguese is eu te amo. Te quero is softer affection. Eu amo você also works and sounds a bit more careful.
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How to pronounce eu te amo
Say it
ew tee AH-moo
/ˈew ˈte ˈa.mu/
ew tee AH-moo — stress AH on amo.
"I love you" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| eu te amo | I love you Direct romantic line. | Direct romantic line. |
| eu amo você | I love you Slightly clearer, less clitic. | Slightly clearer, less clitic. |
| te quero | I care for you / I want you (affection) Softer than te amo. | Softer than te amo. |
| amo você demais | I love you so much Stronger feeling. | Stronger feeling. |
How to use eu te amo in real life
- 1Ending a call
Durma bem. Eu te amo.
Sleep well. I love you.
Short and natural on the phone.
- 2Writing a note
Eu te amo e sinto sua falta.
I love you and I miss you.
Pairs easily with missing someone.
- 3Saying it carefully
Eu amo você, de verdade.
I love you, for real.
Eu amo você spreads the words.
Mistakes English speakers make with eu te amo
Incorrect: Eu te quiero.
Correct: Eu te amo. / Eu te quero.
Spanish quiero is wrong. Portuguese is amo or quero.
Incorrect: Eu amo tu.
Correct: Eu te amo. / Eu amo você.
Use te or você, not tu as object in Brazilian speech here.
Good to know
Eu te amo is reserved for real intimacy in Brazil—partners, family, very close bonds. Friends more often say te quero bem or gosto muito de você.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saying goodbye before a trip
ChatPal
Me liga quando pousar. Eu te amo.
Call me when you land. I love you.
You
Eu te amo também. Não esquece o carregador.
I love you too. Don't forget the charger.
ChatPal
Levei. E eu te amo cada dia mais.
I packed it. And I love you more each day.
You
Para com isso ou eu choro. Eu te amo.
Stop that or I'll cry. I love you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I love you" in Portuguese
Is te amo too strong for friends?
Usually yes. Prefer gosto de você or te quero bem with friends.
What is the difference between te amo and te quero?
Te amo is love. Te quero is affection that can be softer or more desire-tinged.
Can I say eu amo você?
Yes. It is clear and natural.
Do I change amo for gender?
No. Amo stays the same; gender shows elsewhere.
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