muito amor
/ˈmũj̃.tu aˈmoʁ/word by word
muito amor is the Portuguese way to say lots of love.
The phrase muito amor is used to express warm affection. In informal settings, com muito amor is a direct translation for 'lots of love'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, com carinho (with affection) is common in both formal and informal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmũj̃.tu aˈmoʁ/
Did you know?
- The word muito originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *ml̥tos, which originally meant 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'. Over millennia, this shifted from describing a mass of small pieces to describing a large quantity.
- Portuguese has a unique way of expressing the feeling behind muito amor through the word saudade. While the phrase expresses current affection, saudade expresses the love and longing for someone who is absent.
- While muito amor is a literal translation, you will more frequently see Brazilians sign off messages with beijos (kisses) or um abraço (a hug) to convey the same warmth.
Examples in context
- Com muito amor, John.Lots of love, John.This example shows how to use muito amor as a sign-off in a message.Tatoeba #1409916 by alexmarcelo, translation #456319 by lukaszpp
- Happy birthday, dear Ana! I hope your day is filled with joy and happiness. Com muito amor, [Your Name].Feliz aniversário, querida Ana! Espero que seu dia seja cheio de alegria e felicidade. Com muito amor, [Seu Nome].
Example conversation
Rodrigo is writing a digital message to Mariana.
- RodrigoOi, Mariana! Estou com saudades.Hi, Mariana! I miss you.
- MarianaEu também, Rodrigo! Quando nos vemos?Me too, Rodrigo! When are we seeing each other?
- RodrigoEspero que seja logo. Com muito amor, Rodrigo.I hope it's soon. Lots of love, Rodrigo.
- MarianaTchau, querido! Até breve.Bye, dear! See you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (muito, amor) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, muito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
