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Italian is a beautiful language. If you’ve just started learning it, you might be wondering how to say the word “dear.” Here, we list the variations so you’ll have the right word at your disposal for any occasion. Don’t forget to use either the masculine or feminine version of a word, when applicable!
- To refer to someone or something as “dear,” use “caro” (masculine) or “cara” (feminine).
- If you’re talking about a person or thing that’s beloved, say “amato” or “amata.”
- When writing a letter, you can use “caro” or “cara” in your salutation, or even “carissimo” or “carissima,” which mean “dearest.”
- For a more formal approach, use “gentile” (gender-neutral), “egregio,” or “egregia” (the latter two are the most formal). These are standard salutations in letters and emails.
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