How to Use Romantic Italian Phrases

Speak Italian when trying to win your love.

Italian is one of the Romance languages, which technically means descend from Vulgar Latin, the language of ancient Rome, hence the capitalization. But Italian also can be seen as a romance language -- lowercase "r" -- since some of their words and phrases can be particularly useful in wooing.

Instructions

1. Choose from the Italian phrases below. They are listed in order of less romantic first (friendship) to more playful and then to serious romance. The important thing to remember is to be honest with your feelings when using these romantic Italian phrases. Don't use them simply to impress; your loved one will be touched only if she feels that the words are heartfelt.

2. Write the words on a card, as part of a letter or a small note left on his pillow if you don't feel comfortable saying the words yet. Send flowers and write a romantic Italian phrase on the small card that comes with them. If he doesn't speak Italian, that's OK. He will have fun trying to find out what your cryptic message means. Cook him an Italian meal with Italian wine. You can build a whole evening of romance around this theme.

3. Use these phrases for a new relationship or a friendship that you hope grows into something more:

   Mi piaci: I like you
   Mi piaci tanto: I like you a lot
   Mi manchi: I miss you
   Mi manchi tanto: I miss you a lot
   Ti voglio bene: I care for you

4. Choose from these phrases for a playful romantic expression:

   Ti mando un bacio: I'm sending you a kiss
   Ti voglio: I want you
   Dove sei stato per tutta la mia vita?: Where have you been all my life?
   Ti va ga un massagio?: Can I give you a massage?
   Abbracciami: Let's cuddle

5. Opt for one of these more serious phrases when you're to that point:

   Ti amo: I love you
   Il mio cuore e per voi: My heart is for you
   Tu sei una stella, la mia stella: You are a star, my star
   Ti penso sempre: I always think of you
   Sto cadendo nell'amore con voi: I am falling in love with you
   Non posso vivere senza voi: I can't live without you
   Stavo sognando di voi: I've been dreaming of you

6. Use this one phrase on that special day:

   Cara, mi vuoi sposare?: Darling, will you marry me?

References

• AbsoluteAstronomy.com: Romance Languages

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish