Eu te amo
romantic, Brazil
In Brazil "I love you" is Eu te amo, or just Te amo. The pronoun te sits before the verb in everyday speech, even though você is used for "you" elsewhere. It is also called Amo você.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Eu te amo | romantic, Brazil |
| Te amo | casual |
| Amo você | neutral |
Couples, parents and children say it to each other. Close friends may use a lighter Te adoro, meaning "I adore you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The textbook form is Eu amo você, but nearly everyone says Eu te amo. Mixing você with te in the same sentence is normal in Brazil.
When do people say it?
Brazil celebrates Dia dos Namorados on 12 June rather than on 14 February, and it is a classic day for love messages.
Did you know?
- Brazil marks Dia dos Namorados on 12 June, the eve of the feast of Saint Anthony, known as the matchmaker saint.
Examples in context
- Eu te amo.I love you.
- Te amo muito, mãe.I love you a lot, mom.
- Amo você para sempre.I love you forever.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Helena share a quiet moment on their balcony in Florianópolis.
- RodrigoHelena, eu te amo.Helena, I love you.
- HelenaEu também te amo.I love you too.
- RodrigoVamos jantar fora hoje?Shall we eat out tonight?
