ciao amore
/ˈt͡ʃa.o aˈmo.re/word by word
The Italian phrase for "hello love" is ciao amore.
ciao amore is an affectionate greeting used for a romantic partner or a very close loved one.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃa.o aˈmo.re/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ciao actually comes from the Venetan word for 'slave'. It was originally part of a phrase meaning 'I am your slave' or 'your humble servant'.
- In Italy, using amore can extend beyond romantic partners to include children or even very close family members.
- While ciao amore is sweet for a partner, calling a stranger amore can sound overly dramatic or even sarcastic in certain Italian social contexts.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Amore. Come stai oggi?Good morning, Love. How are you today?
- Salve, Amore Mio. È un piacere vederti.Hello, my love. It's a pleasure to see you.
- Ciao, Amore! Hai voglia di uscire stasera?Hi, love! Do you feel like going out tonight?
- Ehi, Tesoro! Come è andata la tua giornata?Hey, sweetheart! How was your day?
- Ciao amore, come stai?Hello love, how are you?
- Ciao amore, bentornata a casa.Hello love, welcome home.
- Ciao amore, ti ho cercata ovunque.Hello love, I looked for you everywhere.
Example conversation
Francesco greets Sofia when she returns from work.
- FrancescoCiao amore, come è andata la giornata?Hello love, how was your day?
- SofiaÈ stata lunga, ma sono contenta di vederti.It was long, but I am happy to see you.
- FrancescoTi ho preparato un caffè.I prepared a coffee for you.
- SofiaGrazie, sei il migliore.Thank you, you are the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ciao, amore) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amore, ciao, CC BY-SA 4.0.
