amo la scuola
The English phrase "I love school" is translated into Italian as amo la scuola.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for the experience or concept of education.
Which one should you use?
Using amo la scuola expresses a general affection for the institution or the concept of schooling, whereas mi piace la scuola would express a more moderate liking.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, abstract concepts or institutions like 'school' typically require the definite article la. Additionally, the subject pronoun io (I) is optional and often omitted in the phrase amo la scuola.
Did you know?
- The term scuola is related to the concept of 'leisure' in its ancient roots. Originally, a 'schola' was a place where people gathered for free discussion and intellectual rest, rather than just a place of mandatory work.
- While amo la scuola is grammatically correct, an Italian student is far more likely to use the phrase mi piace un sacco la scuola, meaning they like school 'a sack' or a huge amount.
- The verb amo is much more intense than the English 'I love' when applied to people. While you can use it for 'school', using it for a person implies a profound, often romantic passion that can feel overly dramatic in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Io amo la scuola.I love school.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase amo la scuola.Tatoeba #12691885 by Guybrush88, translation #12227368 by Miktsoanit
- Adoro la scuola perché è stimolanteI adore school because it's challenging
- Amo la scuola perché è divertenteI love school because it's fun
- Ho incontrato i miei migliori amici a scuola, quindi amo davvero la vita scolasticaI met my best friends at school, so I really love school life
- Amo la scuola e i miei professori.I love school and my teachers.
- Perché dici che amo la scuola?Why do you say that I love school?
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are talking about their day.
- SofiaGuarda quanti libri nuovi ho!Look at how many new books I have!
- AlessandroSei sempre così entusiasta, Sofia.You are always so enthusiastic, Sofia.
- SofiaÈ perché amo la scuola!It is because I love school!
- AlessandroAnche io, ma preferisco la ricreazione.I do too, but I prefer recess.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
