vuoi sposarmi?
In Italian, "will you marry me" is translated as vuoi sposarmi? Wiktionary also lists mi vuoi sposare?
Meaning: marriage proposal (phrase)
Ways to say it
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| vuoi sposarmi? |
| mi vuoi sposare? |
This phrase is used as a marriage proposal to ask someone to marry you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vuoi sposarmi? is a literal combination of vuoi (you want), sposare (to marry) and the enclitic pronoun mi (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms provided are grammatically equivalent. In the form vuoi sposarmi?, the object pronoun mi is attached to the end of the infinitive verb sposare. In the alternative form mi vuoi sposare?, the pronoun mi is placed before the conjugated verb instead of being attached to the infinitive.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, the proposal is not just a question between two people, but a formal event that often involves the families rather than just a private moment.
- The verb sposare comes from the Latin spōnsāre, which meant to betroth or formally promise. Originally, it referred to the legal contract of the engagement rather than the wedding ceremony itself.
- Italian has a specific word fidanzato for a fiancé, which is derived from fiducia meaning 'trust' or 'confidence'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei chiederle se vuole sposarmi.I would like to ask you if you want to marry me.
- Accetterebbe di condividere la sua vita con me e sposarmi?Would you be willing to share your life with me and marry me?
- Vuoi sposarmi?Will you marry me?
- Sei disposta a sposarmi?Are you willing to marry me?
- Sei la mia vita, vuoi sposarmi?You are my life, will you marry me?
- Ti amo tantissimo, vuoi sposarmi?I love you so much, will you marry me?
- Non vedo l'ora di stare con te per sempre, vuoi sposarmi?I can't wait to be with you forever, will you marry me?
Example conversation
Francesco proposes to Giulia during a romantic dinner.
- FrancescoGiulia, sei la donna dei miei sogni.Giulia, you are the woman of my dreams.
- FrancescoVuoi sposarmi?Will you marry me?
- GiuliaOh Francesco, sì, lo voglio!Oh Francesco, yes, I do!
- FrancescoSono l'uomo più felice del mondo.I am the happiest man in the world.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “will you marry me” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, sposare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
