How to Say “Will You Be My Valentine?” in Italian

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vuoi essere il mio valentino?
The English phrase "will you be my valentine?" is translated into Italian as vuoi essere il mio valentino?
This phrase is a romantic question used to ask someone to be a partner or a date for Valentine's Day.

Which one should you use?

you may also encounter the informal version Vuoi essere il mio San Valentino?

Did you know?

  • The word valentino is derived from the Latin valens, which means 'strong' or 'healthy', rather than being related to the English word 'value'.
  • If you are asking a woman to be your Valentine, you must change il mio valentino to la mia valentina to match the feminine gender.
  • A common Italian gesture that accompanies romantic requests like vuoi essere il mio valentino? is the bacio, or kiss, often given on both cheeks.

Examples in context

  • Ciao amore, vuoi essere il mio San Valentino?
    Hi love, do you want to be my Valentine?

Example conversation

Martina is giving a card to Matteo.

  1. Martina

    Ho fatto questo biglietto per te. Vuoi essere il mio valentino?
    I made this card for you. Will you be my valentine?
  2. Matteo

    Certo che sì, Martina! Mi fa molto piacere.
    Of course, Martina! I'm very happy.
  3. Martina

    Allora usciamo a cena domani sera?
    Then shall we go out for dinner tomorrow night?
  4. Matteo

    Sì, scelgo io il ristorante!
    Yes, I'll choose the restaurant!
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