Ti voglio bene
friends, everyday
To a friend say Ti voglio bene, which means "I care about you deeply". It tells a friend you love them without any romantic meaning. It is also called Ti voglio tanto bene and Ti adoro.
Meaning: affection toward a friend (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Ti voglio bene | friends, everyday |
| Ti voglio tanto bene | friends, warm |
| Ti adoro | friends, warm |
Ti voglio tanto bene makes it stronger. Ti adoro is lighter and playful, like "I adore you".
Which one should you use?
Ti amo is for a partner. Said to a friend it would sound like a romantic declaration, so Italians avoid it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is the same for a male or a female friend. You can add the name, as in Ti voglio bene, Giulia.
Did you know?
- Friends often end a call or a message with Ti voglio bene, which would be rare in some other languages.
Examples in context
- Ti voglio bene, amico mio.I love you, my friend.
- Ti voglio tanto bene, lo sai.I love you so much, you know that.
- Ti adoro, sei fantastica!I adore you, you are fantastic!
Example conversation
Elisa thanks her friend Chiara for supporting her during a hard month.
- ElisaGrazie di tutto, Chiara.Thanks for everything, Chiara.
- ChiaraMa figurati, ti voglio bene.Oh stop, I love you.
- ElisaAnch'io ti voglio bene.I love you too.
