Portuguese · Everyday Verbs
"to love" in Portuguese: amar
amar
To love in Portuguese is amar. Eu amo and te amo are strong. For everyday likes, Brazilians often prefer gostar de; amar sounds deeper with people and passions.
Saying it clearly
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How to pronounce amar
Say it
ah-MAHR / AH-moo
/a.ˈmaʁ/
ah-MAHR. Eu amo is AH-moo; te amo is chee AH-moo.
"to love" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| amar | to love Dictionary form; deep affection. | Dictionary form; deep affection. |
| eu amo | I love Strong first person. | Strong first person. |
| te amo | I love you Romance and close family. | Romance and close family. |
| amar + noun | to love something Eu amo essa cidade. | Eu amo essa cidade. |
| amado / amada | loved one / beloved Related noun/adjective. | Related noun/adjective. |
How to use amar in real life
- 1Saying it clearly
Eu te amo, e isso não muda.
I love you, and that doesn't change.
Te amo is the classic line.
- 2City crush
Eu amo o Rio de janeiro de manhã.
I love Rio de Janeiro in the morning.
Amar works for places and passions.
- 3Family goodbye
Amo vocês. Mandem notícias.
Love you all. Send news.
Amo alone can close a message.
Mistakes English speakers make with amar
Incorrect: Eu amar você.
Correct: Eu amo você. / Eu te amo.
Conjugate: eu amo, not eu amar.
Incorrect: Eu amo pizza (when you only mean like)
Correct: Eu gosto de pizza. / Eu amo pizza (if you truly mean love).
Amar is strong; gostar de is the everyday like.
Good to know
Brazilians say te amo freely in close families and romance, and they also joke with eu amo when the passion is real—football clubs, beach towns, grandma's food. With new acquaintances, gostar is safer until the feeling catches up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A quiet moment after a long day together
ChatPal
Você sabe que eu te amo, né?
You know that I love you, right?
You
Sei. Eu também te amo muito.
I know. I love you a lot too.
ChatPal
Amo esses dias calmos com você.
I love these calm days with you.
You
Eu também. Vamos ficar mais um pouco.
Me too. Let's stay a bit longer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to love" in Portuguese
When should I use amar vs gostar?
Amar for deep love or strong passion. Gostar de for ordinary likes.
Is te amo okay with parents?
Yes in many Brazilian families. Tone matters more than the rulebook.
What is the você form?
Você ama. Eu amo você is also clear.
How do I say I loved that trip?
Eu amei essa viagem.
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