amare

love

verb ah-MAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin amare

Usage Note

Amare is strong, reserved mainly for people and deep passions; for liking things or activities Italians usually prefer piacere or adorare. Beware the false friend amaro, an unrelated adjective meaning 'bitter'.

Examples

"Ti amo con tutto il cuore."

Natural Translation

I love you with all my heart.

Literal Translation

You I-love with all the heart.

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