Amo-te
romantic, Portugal
In European Portuguese "I love you" is Amo-te. The object pronoun te is attached to the verb with a hyphen, unlike the Brazilian Eu te amo. It is also called Gosto muito de ti and Adoro-te.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Amo-te | romantic, Portugal |
| Gosto muito de ti | affectionate |
| Adoro-te | affectionate |
Amo-te is serious and romantic, and also used between parents and children. Gosto muito de ti is softer and means "I like you a lot".
Which one should you use?
Adoro-te is warm and everyday, said to a partner, a friend or a child.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil people say Eu te amo with the pronoun before the verb. In Portugal the pronoun usually follows the verb in a simple sentence like this.
Did you know?
- The word saudade has no exact English equivalent and is often used together with love messages in Portuguese.
Examples in context
- Amo-te muito.I love you a lot.
- Gosto muito de ti.I like you a lot.
- Adoro-te, mãe.I love you, Mom.
Example conversation
Daniel calls his girlfriend Leonor from the train before a trip in Évora.
- DanielJá tenho saudades tuas.I already miss you.
- LeonorEu também. Amo-te.Me too. I love you.
- DanielAmo-te mais. Até logo.I love you more. See you later.
