How To Say: Words of Endearment in Italian
- Caro/cara - dear.
- Tesoro – darling (translates literally to 'treasure')
- Amore – love.
- Stella/stellina – literally, 'star'
- Gioia – literally, 'joy'
- Angelo – angel, to express gratitude, i.e. grazie per l'aiuto, sei un angelo – thanks for your help, you're an angel.
Subsequently, one may also ask, what do you call a lover of Italy?
Italophilia is the admiration, appreciation or emulation of Italy, its people, ideals, civilization and culture. Its opposite is Italophobia.
One may also ask, how do you say sweetheart in Rome? Well, Italians do that, too! Instead of “Honey” or “Sweetheart” you might hear Dolcezza (literally: Sweetness) which is a very informal term that loosely means “sweetheart.” Carina means “cute” and is casually tossed around instead of “Cutie” or “Dear.”
Also asked, what do Italian men call their wife?
Bello (for men) / Bella (for women)
You may even hear some women using the emphatic bellissima (very beautiful) towards a good female friend.
What do Italian men call their sons?
figlio
