salute, amore mio
/saˈlu.te aˈmo.re ˈmi.o/word by word
The English phrase "cheers, my love" is translated into Italian as salute, amore mio.
This phrase is used as a toast when drinking with a romantic partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "health, love mine".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the possessive adjective mio (my) follows the noun amore (love).
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 7 syllables and is pronounced /saˈlu.te aˈmo.re ˈmi.o/. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word salute is also the standard way to say 'bless you' after someone sneezes, as both contexts refer to wishing someone good health.
- In many parts of Italy, it is considered bad luck to toast with water, even if you are using the phrase salute.
- Beyond salute, Italians often use cin cin, an onomatopoeic phrase mimicking the sound of glasses clinking together.
Examples in context
- Salute, amore mio! Grazie per questa serata meravigliosa!Cheers, my love! Thank you for this wonderful evening!
- Cin cin, amore mio! Sei il cuore della nostra famiglia.Cheers, my love! You are the heart of our family.
- Al nostro futuro, salute, amore mio.To our future, cheers, my love.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are having a romantic dinner with wine.
- ChiaraQuesto vino è delizioso.This wine is delicious.
- AlessandroSì, è perfetto per stasera.Yes, it is perfect for tonight.
- ChiaraSalute, amore mio!Cheers, my love!
- AlessandroSalute a te, Chiara.Cheers to you, Chiara.
