buongiorno amore
/ˌbwɔnˈd͡ʒor.no aˈmo.re/word by word
The Italian phrase for "good morning love" is buongiorno amore.
buongiorno amore is a greeting used in the morning for a romantic partner. It is intended specifically for romantic partners or very close family members. Using it with a stranger would be considered inappropriately intimate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of buon (good) and giorno (day), followed by amore (love).
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, which distinguishes between "good morning" and "good day", the Italian buongiorno covers both the morning and the daytime until the afternoon.
How does it change in a sentence?
While buongiorno is commonly written as one word, it can also be written as two words, buon giorno, without changing the meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbwɔnˈdʒor.no aˈmo.re/. The phrase has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Italians often pair a morning greeting like buongiorno amore with a physical gesture called il bacetto, a quick light kiss on the cheek.
- The word amore shares its Latin root, amōrem, with the English word 'amorous', which describes a state of being moved by love or desire.
- In many parts of Italy, people might use amore as a term of endearment for their children, making it a phrase of deep affection rather than just romantic passion.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, amore.Good morning, love.
- Buongiorno, tesoro.Addressing one person
- Buongiorno amore mio.Good morning my love.
- Buongiorno amore, ti ho preparato il caffè.Good morning love, I made you some coffee.
Example conversation
A couple waking up in their bedroom.
- ChiaraBuongiorno amore, hai dormito bene?Good morning love, did you sleep well?
- MatteoSì, molto bene, e tu?Yes, very well, and you?
- ChiaraBene anche io, tesoro.Well too, darling.
- MatteoGrazie, sei molto dolce.Thank you, you are very sweet.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buongiorno, amore) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amore, buongiorno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
