ti amo tantissimo
The English phrase "I love you lots" is translated into Italian as ti amo tantissimo.
ti amo tantissimo is used specifically to express deep affection to a romantic partner. It is a way to tell a partner that you love them very much.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ti (you), amo (I love) and tantissimo (very much/extremely much).
Which one should you use?
While ti amo tantissimo is reserved for romantic love, you should use different phrases for non-romantic relationships. To say "I love you lots" to a friend or family member, use ti voglio un bene dell'anima to avoid sounding romantic. For other informal ways to express affection, you might also encounter ti voglio tanto bene (I care about you a lot), ti amo da impazzire (I love you to madness) or ti adoro un sacco (I adore you a lot).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb tantissimo is an absolute superlative, which intensifies the verb amo to express the "lots" part of the English phrase.
Did you know?
- You can express high affection informally by saying ti adoro un sacco, which literally translates to 'i adore you a sack'.
- The word amo shares an unexpected historical root with the Latin word hāmus, which refers to a fish hook.
- The term ti voglio un bene dell'anima is a beautiful way to say 'i love you lots' to a friend, literally translating to 'i want a goodness of the soul for you'.
Examples in context
- Ti amo tantissimo, amore mio.I love you so much, my love.
- Ricorda sempre che ti amo tantissimo.Always remember that I love you lots.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are saying goodbye before work.
- LorenzoBuona giornata, Martina. Ti amo tantissimo.Have a good day, Martina. I love you lots.
- MartinaGrazie, Lorenzo! Anch'io ti amo tantissimo.Thanks, Lorenzo! I love you lots too.
- LorenzoCi vediamo stasera a cena.I will see you tonight at dinner.
- MartinaA stasera, a presto!See you tonight, see you soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amo, tantissimo, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
