lo adoro
The English phrase "love it" can be translated into Italian as lo adoro.
Lo adoro conveys a deep affection for something.
Which one should you use?
While lo adoro expresses intense passion or adoration, mi piace molto is a more common way to say "I like it a lot" without the heavy connotation of 'adoration'. The phrase lo amo is generally reserved for people or romantic love, whereas lo adoro is more natural for objects, food or activities.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun lo (it) must precede the verb adoro (I love) in this construction. If the thing being loved is a feminine noun, you must change the pronoun to la to say la adoro.
Did you know?
- The word adoro comes from the Latin 'adorare', which originally meant to pray to or worship a deity.
- In very casual speech, Italians often omit the pronoun lo and simply say adoro to mean 'I love it' or 'I love this'.
- In English, saying 'I love it' to a person can sound strange, but in Italian, if you use lo amo for an object, you might accidentally sound like you are professing a romantic, lifelong soulmate connection to a pizza.
Examples in context
- Mi piace tantissimo questa canzoneI love this song a lot
- Lo adoro questo ristoranteI love this restaurant
- Questo colore? Lo adoro.This color? I love it.
- È un libro bellissimo, lo adoro.It is a beautiful book, I love it.
- Il tuo nuovo stile? Lo adoro!Your new style? I love it!
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are looking at a new piece of art in a gallery.
- GiuliaGuarda questo quadro, è incredibile.Look at this painting, it is incredible.
- MatteoHai ragione, lo adoro.You are right, I love it.
- GiuliaAnche io, ha dei colori unici.Me too, it has unique colors.
- MatteoSì, Giulia, è davvero speciale.Yes, Giulia, it is truly special.
