te amo
I love you
Pronunciation
/tɨ ˈɐ.mu/
Cultural Note
This is the standard BR Portuguese form. In Portugal, 'amo-te' is the standard form (pronoun after verb). In Brazil, 'te amo' is a deep declaration — reserved for serious romantic love, family, or very close friends. It carries more weight than the casual English 'love you.' Some Brazilians distinguish 'te amo' (deep love) from 'te adoro' (strong affection).
📝 Example Sentences
Te amo mais do que tudo.
I love you more than anything.
Nunca me canso de dizer te amo.
I never get tired of saying I love you.
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