Ti amo
romantic, strong
To a girlfriend the right phrase is Ti amo. Ti amo tanto adds "so much", and Ti amo con tutto il cuore means "I love you with all my heart".
Meaning: declaration of love to a partner (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Ti amo | romantic, strong |
| Ti amo tanto | romantic, warm |
| Ti amo con tutto il cuore | romantic, emphatic |
Ti amo is the strongest everyday declaration in Italian and is kept for a serious relationship. Couples also say it in messages and in goodnight calls.
Which one should you use?
Ti voglio bene is softer and also used for family and friends. For a girlfriend, many Italians use both over time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase does not change for her gender. You can add her name or amore mio for warmth.
Did you know?
- Italian speakers often write TVB in messages, short for Ti voglio bene.
Examples in context
- Ti amo, amore mio.I love you, my love.
- Ti amo con tutto il cuore.I love you with all my heart.
- Ti amo tanto, buonanotte.I love you so much, goodnight.
Example conversation
Andrea talks to his girlfriend Elena on the phone at night.
- AndreaElena, volevo dirti una cosa.Elena, I wanted to tell you something.
- ElenaDimmi.Tell me.
- AndreaTi amo.I love you.
- ElenaTi amo anch'io.I love you too.
