amore

/aˈmoːre/
love

Ti amo con tutto il cuore.

I love you with all my heart.


general

A deep and tender feeling of affection and attachment toward another person, often romantic in nature.

L'amore tra i due era evidente a tutti.

The love between them was evident to everyone.

In Italian, 'amore' can refer to both romantic love and deep affection in general.

informal

A person who is loved or cherished, often used as a term of endearment.

Ciao, amore mio!

Hi, my love!

Commonly used in informal contexts to address a loved one.

Collocations

fare l'amoreto make lovea prima vistalove at first sightamore platonicoplatonic love

Related Phrases

a prima vistaphrase
love at first sight

Pro Tip

Romantic Usage

'Amore' is commonly used in romantic contexts, but it can also refer to deep affection in general.

Gold Rule

Gender Agreement

'Amore' is masculine, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'il mio amore').

Word Origin

From Latin 'amor', meaning 'love'. The word has been used in Italian since the early medieval period and has retained its core meaning over time.

Usage Notes

'Amore' is a versatile word that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in literature, music, and everyday speech to express deep emotional connections.

Word Breakdown

a-
to
prefix
+
-more
love
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese