How to Say "I love you" in Italian

4 different ways

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How to say "i love you" in italian: Introduction

English meaning: I love you

1. Ti amo

The most traditional way to say that you love someone romantically in Italian is Ti amo.

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English meaning: I love you

2. Ti voglio bene

Ti voglio bene literally translates as “I want you well”. However, it is actually another way to say “I love you“ when the sentiment is platonic.

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English meaning: I like you

3. Mi piaci

If you’ve only just gotten into a romantic relationship, you may wish to steer clear of the ti amos for a while. In this case, a good alternative phrase is mi piaci which means I like you.

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English meaning: I adore you

4. TI ADORO

While mi piaci allows you to play down your emotions, ti adoro is definitely a transparent display of affection. It means "I adore you".

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