how do you say love in italian

You say “love” in Italian as:

• amore – the noun “love” (as in “Love is beautiful” → “L’amore è bello”).

• Ti amo – “I love you” for romantic love (partners, spouses).

• Ti voglio bene – “I love you / I care deeply about you” for family and close friends, and sometimes used more softly with partners.

So if you just want the word “love,” use amore. If you’re telling a partner “I love you,” say Ti amo ; for family or friends, Ti voglio bene is the natural choice.