Romantic Italian Expression
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| Meaning | I love you (romantic) | |
| Register | normal | |
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[tee ah moh] |
| IPA | [ti ‘a mo] | |
Usage notes: The regular –are Italian verb amare means "to love" in a romantic sense: you use it with someone you are in love with – such as your spouse or partner.
Variations
- Ti amo, amore. – I love you, darling.
- Ti amo molto. – I love you very much.
Responses
- Anche io ti amo. / Anch’io ti amo. – I love you, too.
Ti amo is too intense for non-romantic relationships (family, friends) – to say "I love you" to them, use the expression ti voglio bene.
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