Ti amo tantissimo
To say "I love you a lot" in Italian, use Ti amo tantissimo.
Ti amo tantissimo is used as a strong expression of deep romantic love for another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tantissimo is the absolute superlative form of tanto (much/a lot), which serves to intensify the degree of love being expressed.
Which one should you use?
You should use Ti amo tantissimo only for romantic partners. For friends and family, use Ti voglio bene tantissimo instead.
Did you know?
- While Ti amo is for romantic love, the phrase used for family and friends Ti voglio bene literally translates to 'I want you well'.
- In Italy, the romantic Ti amo is often reserved for the most serious stages of a relationship and is said far less frequently than 'I love you' in English.
- The word Ti in Ti amo is inherited from the Proto-Indo-European root *twé, making it a distant relative of the English word 'thee'.
Examples in context
- Ti amo tantissimo, amore mio.I love you a lot, my love.
- Sai che ti amo tantissimo?Do you know that I love you a lot?
- Ti amo tantissimo, non lo dimenticare.I love you a lot, don't forget it.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are having a romantic dinner at home.
- ChiaraSei tutto per me, ti amo tantissimo.You are everything to me, I love you a lot.
- MatteoAnche io ti amo tantissimo, cara.I love you a lot too, dear.
- ChiaraGrazie per essere così dolce con me.Thank you for being so sweet to me.
- MatteoTe lo meriti, amore.You deserve it, love.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amo, tantissimo, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
