tanto amore
/ˈtan.to aˈmo.re/word by word
The phrase "much love" in Italian is translated as tanto amore.
tanto amore is a noun phrase used to express a strong feeling of affection or care. While it is a literal translation of "much love", it is more commonly used as a component within a larger sentence, rather than being used as a standalone sign-off like the English "Much love!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tanto (much or so much) and amore (love).
Which one should you use?
While tanto amore is a literal translation, it is important to note that to express "I love you" to a friend or family member, Italians typically use the phrase Ti voglio tanto bene instead of using the word amore directly.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtan.to aˈmo.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word tanto shares its ancestry with the English word 'tantamount', meaning 'equivalent to'.
- The word amore is often reserved for romantic passion or divine love, making it a heavy choice for casual affection.
- The word amore is linguistically linked to the concept of being 'dear', much like the English word 'adorable'.
Examples in context
- Grazie per il tuo sostegno. Apprezzo molto il tuo amore.Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate your love.
- Vorrei mandarti un abbraccio virtuale con molto amore.I would like to send you a virtual hug with much love.
- Ti penso tanto e ti mando tanto amore.I think of you a lot and send you much love.
- Buon compleanno! Ti auguro tanta felicità e tanto amore.Happy birthday! I wish you lots of happiness and much love.
- Con tanto affetto sussurro: 'Ti voglio bene'.With much affection, I whisper: 'I love you.'
- C'è tanto amore in questa casa.There is much love in this house.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are talking about a beautiful wedding they attended.
- ChiaraLa cerimonia era bellissima, vero?The ceremony was beautiful, wasn't it?
- AlessandroSì, si vede che c'è tanto amore tra loro.Yes, you can see there is much love between them.
- ChiaraAlessandro, sono davvero felice per loro.Alessandro, I am truly happy for them.
- AlessandroAnche io, Chiara, sono molto felice.Me too, Chiara, I am very happy.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tanto, amore) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amore, tanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
