How Do You Say “I Love You” in Italian? ❤️🇮🇹

The phrase for “I love you” in Italian is ti amo.

The Phrase for “I Love You” in Italian

Ti amo is the classic, romantic way to express love in Italian.

Examples

  • Ti amo.
    I love you.

  • Buonanotte, ti amo.
    Goodnight, I love you.

  • Ti amo con tutto il cuore.
    I love you with all my heart.



More Examples

  • Ti amo, amore mio.
    I love you, my love.

  • Lo sai che ti amo, vero?
    You know I love you, right?

  • Ti amo da impazzire.
    I love you like crazy.


    • 💡 Language Tip

  • Use ti amo in romantic relationships (partners, spouses).

  • For friends and family, Italians prefer ti voglio bene, which means “I care about you deeply” or “I love you dearly.”
    It’s affectionate but not necessarily romantic.



    • 🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    The verb amare means to love.

    • Ti amo literally means “I love you.”

    • Ti voglio bene translates as “I want good for you.”
      This difference highlights the Italian nuance between romantic passion (ti amo) and warm affection (ti voglio bene).




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