How to Say “I Love You Too” in Italian

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ti amo anch'io
To reply "I love you too" in Italian to a romantic partner, say ti amo anch'io.
ti amo anch'io is the answer to Ti amo between partners. It expresses deep romantic love and is not used for casual affection.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is made of ti (you), amo (I love) and anch'io, a shortened form of anche (also) and io (I).

Which one should you use?

Ti amo anche io. is the same reply with the two words written separately. With friends or family, the usual reply is Anch'io ti voglio bene, since ti voglio bene expresses love and care that is not romantic. Anche io ti adoro. means "I adore you too".

How does it change in a sentence?

anch'io can also go at the start of the sentence, as in Anch'io ti voglio bene, with the same meaning.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Do not answer a friend or relative with ti amo anch'io. It sounds romantic, so use the phrase with ti voglio bene instead.

Did you know?

  • In Italian, the phrase ti amo is so potent that saying it for the first time in a relationship is a major milestone, often referred to as a dichiarazione d'amore or declaration of love.
  • The word ti evolved through Vulgar Latin from the dative form tibi, which was used to indicate the person being loved.
  • The phrase anch'io is a common contraction of anche and io, reflecting a tendency in spoken Italian to blend vowels for smoother flow.

Examples in context

  • "Ti amo." "Ti amo anch'io."
    "I love you." "I love you, too."
    The reply Ti amo anch'io answers Ti amo with the same words plus "too".
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  • Ti amo tanto, ti amo anch'io.
    I love you so much, I love you too.
  • Sei il mio mondo, ti amo anch'io.
    You are my world, I love you too.

Example conversation

Lorenzo and Sofia are having a romantic dinner.

  1. Lorenzo

    Sei bellissima, Sofia. Ti amo.
    You are beautiful, Sofia. I love you.
  2. Sofia

    Grazie, Lorenzo. Ti amo anch'io.
    Thank you, Lorenzo. I love you too.
  3. Lorenzo

    Sei speciale per me.
    You are special to me.
  4. Sofia

    E tu sei tutto per me.
    And you are everything to me.

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