Amore mio
romantic, endearment
To a girl or a woman you say Amore mio for "my love". Tesoro mio, "my treasure", and Principessa, "princess", are other tender options.
Meaning: term of endearment for a girlfriend or a girl you love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Amore mio | romantic, endearment |
| Tesoro mio | romantic, endearment |
| Principessa | playful, endearment |
Amore mio and Tesoro mio are used for both a girl and a boy. Principessa is playful and fits only a girl or a young daughter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with her. For "dear" say Cara mia, while for a boy it is Caro mio.
When do people say it?
Italians use Amore freely, even for children and close friends, so it does not always mean romance.
Did you know?
- Sogni d'oro literally means "golden dreams" and is a common goodnight wish in Italian.
Examples in context
- Sei il mio tesoro.You are my treasure.
- Ciao, principessa!Hello, princess!
Example conversation
Luca texts his girlfriend Sara before bed.
- LucaBuonanotte, amore mio.Goodnight, my love.
- SaraBuonanotte, tesoro mio.Goodnight, my treasure.
- LucaSogni d'oro.Sweet dreams.
