love
amori
ah-MOH-reh
Amore is used both as a noun and as a term of endearment ('amore mio', my love; 'amore', darling). Italy is considered the birthplace of romantic love poetry (Petrarch, Dante) and courtly love tradition.
L'amore è la cosa più importante della vita.
Love is the most important thing in life.
Amore, vuoi un caffè?
Darling, do you want a coffee?