amo-te
/ˈɐ̃.mu.t͡ʃi/
The English phrase "I love you" is translated into Portuguese as amo-te. If unsure, use amo-te. Wiktionary also lists (eu) te amo and (eu) amo você.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| amo-te | /ˈɐ̃.mu.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /ˈɐ.mu.tɨ/ (Portugal) |
|
| (eu) te amo | ||
| (eu) amo você | Brazil |
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Which one should you use?
The form amo-te is the standard way to say "I love you" in Portugal, whereas the other forms are more common in Brazil.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, Amo-te and Eu amo-te are common expressions. In Brazil, Eu te amo is the most common way to express "I love you" and Amo você and Eu amo você are also frequently used.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrases (eu) te amo or (eu) amo você, the pronoun eu (I) is often omitted because the verb conjugation already indicates the first person.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɐ̃.mu.tʃi/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a specific word, saudade, to describe the melancholic longing for a loved one who is absent, often paired with expressions of love.
- The word você evolved from a highly formal title, vossa mercee, used to show deference to someone of high status.
- Portuguese speakers often use the word adorar instead of amar for friends or things they like, as amar is reserved for deep, profound love.
Examples in context
- Amo-te de todo o coração.I love you with all my heart.Tatoeba #7101021 by iart61, translation #68788 by CK
- Amo-te mais que ontem e menos que amanhã.I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.Tatoeba #2614247 by alexmarcelo, translation #2963419 by marcelostockle
- Amo-te.I love you.Tatoeba #1382784 by tulio, translation #1434 by awael58
- Eu te amo muito, você é o amor da minha vida.I love you very much, you are the love of my life.
- Você é tudo para mim, eu te amo.You mean everything to me, I love you.
- Você é o meu grande amor, minha melhor amiga.You are my great love, my best friend.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- MarianaTenha um bom dia, Lucas. Amo-te!Have a good day, Lucas. I love you!
- LucasObrigado, Mariana. Também amo-te!Thank you, Mariana. I love you too!
- MarianaAté logo, meu amor.See you later, my love.
- LucasAté logo!See you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations and entries amo-te, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amo, te, você, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
