What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
teneramente
Example
He held her hand tenderly as they walked along the beach. [teneramente: adverb]
Example
She spoke to the baby in a teneramente voice, soothing him to sleep. [teneramente: adverb]
lovingly
Example
She hugged her daughter lovingly, proud of her accomplishments. [lovingly: adverb]
Example
He looked at her lovingly, knowing she was the one he wanted to spend his life with. [lovingly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lovingly is more commonly used in English than teneramente in Italian or English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between teneramente and lovingly?
Teneramente is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, while lovingly is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
