tutto il nostro amore
/ˈtut.to il ˈnɔs.tro aˈmo.re/word by word
The English phrase "all our love" is translated into Italian as tutto il nostro amore.
tutto il nostro amore is used to express deep affection and care. It is commonly used as a closing in letters, cards or emails addressed to family or close friends.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tutto (all), il (the), nostro (our) and amore (love).
Which one should you use?
While tutto il nostro amore is the direct translation, it is very common in Italian correspondence to add the preposition con (with) to the beginning, creating con tutto il nostro amore (with all our love) to frame the sign-off.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tutto (all) must agree in gender and number with the noun amore, which is a masculine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The article il in this phrase actually contains a 'phantom' vowel called a svarabhakti vowel, which was added over time simply to make the word easier to pronounce.
- While tutto il nostro amore is a warm closing, using the word affetto instead changes the tone from romantic or deep familial love to a more general sense of fondness.
Examples in context
- Ciao Maria, volevamo solo dirti che ti amiamo tanto! Con tutto il nostro amore, Giovanni e Lucia.Hi Maria, we just wanted to tell you that we love you so much! With all our love, Giovanni and Lucia.
- Scriviamo questo biglietto con tutto il nostro amore.We write this card with all our love.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are signing a wedding card for a friend.
- LorenzoDobbiamo scrivere qualcosa di molto affettuoso.We need to write something very affectionate.
- SofiaChe ne dici di concludere con tutto il nostro amore?What do you think about ending with all our love?
- LorenzoSì, è perfetto per un matrimonio.Yes, it is perfect for a wedding.
- SofiaAllora lo scrivo subito.Then I will write it right away.
