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I love you in Italian

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Antonio Cangiano
Dec 03, 2024
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The most straightforward way to express romantic love in Italian is: ti amo.

Ti amo directly translates to "I love you" in Italian. Generally, it’s not commonly used with family or friends, though you might hear it occasionally in highly emotional contexts.

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So, what do we say to friends and family? Ti voglio bene ("I care ab…

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