Ti voglio bene
family, everyday
To your family say Ti voglio bene, "I love you". To several people at once, for example parents or the whole family, say Vi voglio bene. It is also called Ti voglio tanto bene.
Meaning: affection toward family (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Ti voglio bene | family, everyday |
| Ti voglio tanto bene | family, warm |
| Vi voglio bene | family, plural |
Ti is for one person and vi is for two or more. Ti voglio tanto bene is the warmer version for parents and grandparents.
Which one should you use?
Between relatives, Ti amo is rare. Italians use Ti voglio bene for parents, children, siblings and cousins.
How does it change in a sentence?
Add mamma, papà or nonna after the phrase for warmth, as in Vi voglio bene, mamma e papà.
Did you know?
- The reply is Anch'io ti voglio bene, or Ti voglio bene anch'io, meaning "I love you too".
Examples in context
- Vi voglio bene, mamma e papà.I love you, mom and dad.
- Ti voglio tanto bene, nonno.I love you so much, grandpa.
- Ti voglio bene, fratellone.I love you, big brother.
Example conversation
Giulia writes a card for her parents Anna and Marco.
- GiuliaMamma, papà, vi voglio bene.Mom, dad, I love you.
- AnnaAnche noi ti vogliamo bene.We love you too.
- MarcoSei la nostra gioia.You are our joy.
