Italian words for kids · Family
How to say “I love you” in Italian
It's the phrase parents most want to hear, and one kids love to say. Many languages have a special, warm way to say it to family.
I love you in Italian
ti voglio bene
Sounds like ≈ tee VOH-lyoh BEH-neh
Good to know: Ti voglio bene (literally "I want good for you") is what Italians say to children, parents and friends. Ti amo is reserved for romantic love.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Italian songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Ti voglio bene!
I love you!
from Ti Voglio Bene (I Love You)
4 songs that teach it
“I love you” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Italian with its English meaning.
Ti Voglio Bene
I Love You · Family · Premium
- ti voglio bene · I love you
- cuore · heart
- bacini · kisses
- insieme · together
Le Forme
Shapes · Shapes · Premium
- cerchio · circle
- quadrato · square
- triangolo · triangle
- stella · star
Dal Dottore
At the Doctor · Healthy Habits · Premium
- il dottore · doctor
- il cuore · heart
- apri bene la bocca · open wide
- le orecchie · ears
Ti Voglio Bene Fino alla Luna
I Love You to the Moon · Bedtime Lullabies · Premium
- ti voglio bene · I love you
- tanto · so much
- sempre · always
- il mio cuore · my heart
Also sung in: La Mia Famiglia, Mamma e Papà.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make ti voglio bene part of your bedtime goodnight, every night.
- 2Draw hearts together and say the phrase with each one.
- 3Leave a little note in a lunchbox with the phrase and a heart.
Related Italian words
“I love you” in other languages
Sing it in Italian, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Italianhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Italian songs with your family.