Amore mio
romantic, endearment
To a boy or a man you say Amore mio for "my love". Tesoro mio, "my treasure", and the short Amore are common too.
Meaning: term of endearment for a boyfriend or a boy you love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Amore mio | romantic, endearment |
| Tesoro mio | romantic, endearment |
| Amore | everyday, endearment |
Amore mio and Tesoro mio are the same for a boy and a girl, so nothing changes for the person you speak to. Only an adjective after the name does, for example caro, "dear".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "my dear boy" you can use Caro mio, where caro is the masculine form. For a girl it would be Cara mia.
When do people say it?
Amore is used for a partner but also for a child or a close friend, so it is not always romantic.
Did you know?
- Italians often add mio or mia after a pet name, so the word order amore mio is more usual than "my amore".
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, amore mio.Good morning, my love.
- Tesoro mio, mi manchi.My treasure, I miss you.
- Amore, vieni qui.Love, come here.
Example conversation
Giulia calls her boyfriend Marco in the evening.
- GiuliaCiao amore mio, come stai?Hi my love, how are you?
- MarcoBene, ora che ti sento.Well, now that I hear you.
- GiuliaMi manchi, tesoro mio.I miss you, my treasure.
