Ti amo
romantic, strong
To a woman you love romantically say Ti amo. Ti amo tanto means "I love you so much", while Ti voglio bene is for a friend or a relative.
Meaning: declaration of love to a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Ti amo | romantic, strong |
| Ti amo tanto | romantic, warm |
| Ti voglio bene | family, friends |
Ti amo is serious and meant for a partner or a spouse. Many Italians add amore mio for tenderness.
Which one should you use?
To a mother, sister or friend say Ti voglio bene. The phrase is the same whether you speak to a woman or a man.
How does it change in a sentence?
Nothing in the phrase changes for her gender. If you add a word like cara, it takes the feminine ending.
Did you know?
- The phrase ti amo is considered more intense than the Spanish te quiero, which is used much more casually.
Examples in context
- Ti amo, Laura.I love you, Laura.
- Ti voglio bene, mamma.I love you, mom.
- Ti amo tanto, amore mio.I love you so much, my love.
Example conversation
Paolo tells his wife Laura how he feels on their anniversary.
- PaoloLaura, ti amo.Laura, I love you.
- LauraAnch'io, Paolo.Me too, Paolo.
- PaoloBuon anniversario.Happy anniversary.
