Amo il calcio
The English phrase "I love soccer" is translated into Italian as Amo il calcio.
You use this phrase to express a strong, passionate love for the sport. If you simply want to say you like or enjoy the sport, you would instead use Mi piace il calcio. Another way to show high enthusiasm is by using the verb Adoro il calcio to say "I adore soccer".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Amo il calcio is composed of Amo (I love), il (the) and calcio (soccer/football).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, you must include the definite article il before calcio when expressing a love for the sport.
Did you know?
- Italian fans often use the term tifo to describe their passion for soccer, which comes from the word for 'typhus' because the excitement looked like a fever.
- The word calcio literally translates to 'heel' in English. It is thought that the sport's name originates from the physical action of striking a ball with the heel or foot.
- While you might say Amo il calcio to show passion, Italians often use the word tifare to describe the act of being a die-hard supporter of a specific team.
Examples in context
- Durante il mio tempo libero, mi piace moltissimo il calcio. È uno sport che mi appassiona.During my free time, I really enjoy soccer. It's a sport that I'm passionate about.
- Nutro una grande passione per il calcio sin da quando ero bambino.I have had a great passion for soccer since I was a child.
- Quando gioco a calcio con gli amici, mi diverto talmente tanto che amo il calcio alla follia.When I play soccer with my friends, I have so much fun that I love soccer madly.
- Seguo tutte le partite, tifo per la mia squadra del cuore. Sono pazzo/a per il calcio.I watch all the matches, cheer for my favorite team. I'm crazy about soccer.
- Amo il calcio e seguo ogni partita.I love soccer and I follow every match.
- Amo il calcio più di ogni altra cosa.I love soccer more than anything else.
- Non lo nego, amo il calcio.I don't deny it, I love soccer.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing their hobbies.
- SofiaQual è il tuo sport preferito, Lorenzo?What is your favorite sport, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoAmo il calcio, e tu?I love soccer, and you?
- SofiaAnche io amo il calcio moltissimo!I love soccer very much too!
- LorenzoAllora andiamo allo stadio sabato!Then let's go to the stadium on Saturday!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amo, calcio, il, CC BY-SA 4.0.
