How Do You Say “I Love You” in Portuguese? ❤️🇵🇹

The phrase for “I love you” in European Portuguese is amo-te.

The Phrase for “I Love You” in Portuguese

In Portugal, people say amo-te to express deep romantic love.

Examples

  • Amo-te muito.
    I love you very much.

  • Sabes que te amo, não sabes?
    You know I love you, don’t you?

  • Amo-te para sempre.
    I love you forever.

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More Examples

  • Amo-te com todo o meu coração.
    I love you with all my heart.

  • Nunca te esqueças: amo-te.
    Never forget: I love you.

  • Amo-te mais do que tudo.
    I love you more than anything.


    • 💡 Grammar Tip




    In European Portuguese, object pronouns (like te) usually come after the verb, joined with a hyphen:

    • amo-te – I love you

    • quero-te – I want you

    • ajudo-te – I help you


    In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronoun usually comes before the verb:

    • eu te amo – I love you


    Both forms mean the same thing, but the word order reflects regional grammar differences.


    🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    The verb amar means to love, coming from Latin amare.

    The structure amo-te literally means I love you (to you).


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