How to Say in Italian

One of the most vital things you can do to communicate your respect for another culture and its people is to be courteous. There’s no social nicety more critical than expressing thanks, whether it’s for someone holding open a door or an attentive waiter who just delivered the best plate of pasta al pomodoro you’ve ever tasted.

In the Italian language, degrees of affection matter. Despite the reputation Italians have garnered as passionate people, the language makes distinctions between romantic and familial love that are important to understand. If you trust Google translate to give you a straightforward interpretation of how to say “I love you” in Italian to English, you’ll miss all the lovely, fascinating nuance. And buy yourself a little embarrassment into the bargain.