con affetto da
/kon afˈfɛt.to da/word by word
The English phrase "with love from" is translated into Italian as con affetto da.
con affetto da is a closing phrase used at the end of a letter or on a gift to show affection for the recipient. In casual correspondence, you will often see the word da omitted, leaving just con affetto before the sender's name. For a more informal way to say "with lots of affection", you can use con tanto affetto.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of con (with), affetto (affection) and da (from).
Which one should you use?
con affetto da is slightly more formal or restrained than con amore da, which is used for much deeper, romantic or intense familial love.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more informal and casual tone, you can simply use con affetto by omitting the da.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'with love' for many people, an Italian might avoid using con amore for a friend or a distant relative, as it can sound suspiciously romantic or overly intense.
- The word affetto shares its Latin root with the English word 'affect', meaning both words trace back to a state of being acted upon or moved by something.
- In certain Italian regions, when writing to elders, using a phrase like con affetto is seen as a respectful way to show warmth without overstepping the boundaries of traditional decorum.
Examples in context
- Con affetto da MarcoWith love from Marco
- Un piccolo regalo, con affetto da Maria.A little gift, with love from Maria.
- Tanti auguri, con affetto da tutta la famiglia.Best wishes, with love from the whole family.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are looking at a gift card from a relative.
- ChiaraGuarda, c'è scritto: con affetto da nonna.Look, it says: with love from grandma.
- AlessandroSì, la nonna è molto dolce.Yes, grandma is very sweet.
- ChiaraHa scritto anche un messaggio molto carino.She also wrote a very cute message.
- AlessandroÈ un pensiero bellissimo da parte sua.It is a beautiful thought from her.
