romantico
/roˈman.ti.ko/
The English word 'romantic' is translated into Italian as romantico.
romantico is an adjective used to describe things that are concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love. It can also function as a noun to describe a person who is behaving romantically or a person with a romantic character.
Meaning: concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must change to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. While romantico is the masculine singular form, you should use romantica for feminine singular subjects, romantici for masculine plural subjects and romantiche for feminine plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /roˈman.ti.ko/.
When do people say it?
When expressing romantic affection in Italian, you might use terms of endearment such as Tesoro (treasure) or Amore mio (my love), which is commonly used between couples. To express a desire for physical affection, the word Coccole (cuddles) is used.
Did you know?
- Italian has a specific word, struggimento, to describe the bittersweet, romantic longing that often accompanies the feeling of being romantico.
- In Italy, romantic gestures are often paired with the passeggiata, a slow evening stroll through the town center where couples walk side by side.
- In Italian, describing a person as un romantico can sometimes carry a slightly condescending tone, implying they are a dreamer who is disconnected from the harsh realities of life.
Examples in context
- Lei è così romantico.You're so romantic.This sentence is useful for saying 'You're so romantic' using romantico.Tatoeba #4155217 by Guybrush88, translation #2218391 by CK
- Tom è molto romantico.Tom is very romantic.This sentence is useful for saying 'Tom is very romantic' using romantico.Tatoeba #3406632 by Guybrush88, translation #1024759 by CK
- Non era molto romantico.That was not very romantic.This sentence is useful for saying 'That was not very romantic' using romantico.Tatoeba #4693405 by Guybrush88, translation #4680120 by Hybrid
- Sono innamorato di te, mio grande amoreI'm in love with you, my great love
- La nostra passione è infinitaOur passion is infinite
- Il tuo sorriso riempie il mio cuore di sentimentiYour smile fills my heart with feelings
- Sei il mio tesoro più preziosoYou are my most precious treasure
- Amore mio, sei tutto per meMy love, you are everything to me
- Il mio cuore batte solo per teMy heart beats only for you
- Mi piace la tua dolcezzaI like your sweetness
- Ho bisogno delle tue coccoleI need your cuddles
- Mi hai conquistato con il tuo fascinoYou have captivated me with your charm
- Mi manchi tantoI miss you so much
- Sei la mia anima gemellaYou are my soulmate
- Sono pazzo di teI'm crazy about you
- Angelo mioMy angel
- Tesoro mioMy treasure
- Sei bellissimaYou are beautiful
- Hai un sorriso incantevoleYou have an enchanting smile
- Amo ogni singolo istante passato con teI love every single moment spent with you
- Sei la persona più importante della mia vitaYou are the most important person in my life
- Voglio invecchiare insieme a teI want to grow old with you
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a movie they just watched.
- ChiaraEra un film molto romantico.It was a very romantic movie.
- LorenzoSì, l'atmosfera era davvero romantica.Yes, the atmosphere was truly romantic.
- ChiaraTi è piaciuto il finale?Did you like the ending?
- LorenzoSì, è stato un finale molto romantico.Yes, it was a very romantic ending.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “romantic” translations and entries romantico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
