15 Romantic Phrases to Express Your Love in Italian

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These Italian phrases range from affectionate expressions to explicitly sexual language. Choose one that fits your relationship and the situation.

The first two sections contain romantic phrases. The last section explains sexual expressions and their register. Adjectives describing the speaker or listener must agree with that person.

Short-but-sweet romantic Italian phrases

Short expressions can convey affection without a long speech.

“Forever yours” in Italian

Per sempre tua

Per sempre tua is said or written by a woman; a man uses Per sempre tuo. It is an affectionate sign-off meaning “forever yours.”

Per sempre tua.	Forever yours.
Sei così seducente.	You are so seductive.

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“Together forever” in Italian

Per sempre insiemeWhat better way to woo that overly attached someone? After all, this is all they want to hear. That’s why they keep whispering it in your ear while you sleep. 

Per sempre insieme.	Forever together.
Amore ti amo.	I love you my love.

“Crazy for you” in Italian

Pazza di te

Use pazza di te if the speaker is female and pazzo di te if the speaker is male. The full sentence is Sono pazza/pazzo di te.

Amore mio, sono pazza di te.	My love, I’m crazy for you.
Non posso vivere senza di te	I can’t live without you.

“You’re beautiful” in Italian

Sei bellissima

Bellissima describes a woman; bellissimo describes a man. The form depends on the person being described, not the speaker.

Sei bellissima.	You’re beautiful.
Non posso fare a meno dei tuoi baci.	I can’t do without your kisses.

“My beloved” in Italian

Amore mio

Amore mio means “my love” and can address a partner of any gender. The noun amore is grammatically masculine.

Amore mio.	My beloved.
Ti amerò per sempre	I will love you forever.

Advanced Italian romantic phrases

These longer phrases express affection or a wish to build a life together.

“You are always in my heart” in Italian

Sei sempre nel mio cuore

Sei sempre nel mio cuore means “you are always in my heart.”

Sei sempre nel mio cuore	You are always in my heart.
Mi vuoi sposare?	Will you marry me?

“We’re made for each other” in Italian

Siamo fatti l’uno per l’altra

Siamo fatti l’uno per l’altra refers to a male and female pair. Adjust agreement where appropriate: l’uno per l’altro for two men or l’una per l’altra for two women.

Siamo fatti l’uno per l’altra.	We’re made for each other.
Vuoi essere la mia ragazza?	Will you be my girlfriend?

“You are more beautiful than an angel” in Italian

Sei più bella di un angelo

This is a poetic compliment. Use bella for a woman and bello for a man. In Mi sono innamorata/innamorato, the ending refers to the speaker.

Sei più bella di un angelo	You are more beautiful than an angel.
Mi sono innamorata di te	I have fallen in love with you.

“Your smile is the sunshine of my life” in Italian

Il tuo sorriso è il sole della mia vita

This is a figurative, poetic expression, rather than an everyday neutral compliment. The verb è needs an accent.

Il tuo sorriso è il sole della mia vita.	Your smile is the sunshine of my life.
Tesoro mio, dammi un bacio.	My darling, give me a kiss.

“I want to spend the rest of my life with you” in Italian

Voglio passare il resto della mia vita con te

The complete sentence is Voglio passare il resto della mia vita con te. It expresses a serious wish to share your future.

Voglio passare il resto della mia vita con te.	I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Tesoro, mi vuoi sposare?	Honey, will you marry me?

Expressing love in Italian (in a hot way)

These expressions are for a mutually welcome intimate conversation. They are direct sexual language, not general compliments.

“Let’s make love” in Italian

Facciamo l’amore

Facciamo l’amore means “let’s make love.” It is an explicit invitation to a partner.

Facciamo l’amore	Let’s make love.
Il tuo corpo è bellissimo	Your body is beautiful.

“You are very seductive” in Italian

Sei così seducente

Sei così seducente means “you are so seductive.” Così needs an accent. This expression can address a person of any gender.

Sei così seducente.	You are so seductive.
Vorrei baciarti.	I would like to kiss you.

“You turn me on” in Italian

Mi fai eccitare

Mi fai eccitare means “you turn me on.” In this context, it expresses sexual arousal.

Mi fai eccitare.	You turn me on.
Ti penso sempre.	I’m always thinking about you.

“I want to do it” in Italian

Voglio farlo

Voglio farlo literally means “I want to do it.” Its sexual meaning depends on context.

Sei bellissima	You are beautiful.
Voglio farlo.	I want to do it.

“I want to f*ck” in Italian

Voglio scopare

Voglio scopare is vulgar, direct language. Scopare also literally means “to sweep,” but this sentence is normally understood sexually in an intimate context.

Che cosa desideri?	What is your desire?
Voglio scopare	I want to f*ck.

Practice the phrases that suit your relationship, and pay attention to adjective agreement and register.

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