amore
/aˈmo.re/masculine
The English word "love" is translated into Italian as amore.
amore is a masculine noun used to express strong affection. It can also function as an endearing nickname, similar to calling someone "love" in English. For intense, informal expressions of affection, you might hear Ti amo da morire, which translates to "I love you to death". If you want to express that you really like someone or have a crush on them in an informal way, you can use Mi piaci tantissimo.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amore is the noun for love, there are different ways to express the concept through verbs. Use the verb amare for romantic love, but use volere bene to express the platonic or affectionate love one feels for friends and family. Other related verbs include adorare and volere bene. Additionally, the phrase fare l'amore is a euphemism meaning "to make love".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
amore is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of amore is /aˈmo.re/. The stress is on the second of the three syllables.
When do people say it?
In addition to the concept of love, Italians use various endearing nicknames to address loved ones, such as amore, tesoro or cuore mio.
Did you know?
- In some Italian dialects, terms of endearment derived from amore can be used sarcastically to address a stranger during a disagreement, similar to saying 'my dear' in a condescending tone.
- If you tell a friend Ti amo, you might actually offend them or make the situation awkward, as that specific verb is strictly reserved for deep romantic love.
- The phrase volere bene literally translates to 'to want well' for someone, which reflects a desire for that person's wellbeing rather than just a feeling of passion.
Examples in context
- Non lo è, amore.It isn't, love.This example shows how amore can be used as a term of endearment.Tatoeba #13297568 by Guybrush88, translation #12388830 by sundown
- La musica è amore.Music is love.Tatoeba #2812778 by Guybrush88, translation #2788044 by robbieheslop
- Non so se è amore.I do not know if it is love.Tatoeba #4893204 by Guybrush88, translation #1742999 by belgavox
- Marco, ti amo con tutto il mio cuore.Marco, I love you with all my heart.
- Ti voglio bene, mamma.I love you, mom.
- Elena, sono innamorato di te.Elena, I am in love with you.
- Sei tutto per me e ti amo da morire.You mean everything to me, and I love you to death.
- Sei dolce, divertente e mi piaci tantissimo.You're sweet, funny, and I like you a lot.
- 1019 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are talking about their relationship.
- LorenzoSento molto amore per te, Giulia.I feel so much love for you, Giulia.
- GiuliaAnch'io provo lo stesso amore, Lorenzo.I feel the same love, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoIl nostro amore è speciale.Our love is special.
- GiuliaSì, è un amore vero.Yes, it is a true love.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries amore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
