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Italian Phrase

Adoro passare il tempo con i miei amici.

/aˈdɔ.ro pasˈsa.re il ˈtɛm.po kon i ˈmjaj aˈmi.tʃi/
Meaning"I love spending time with my friends."
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Meaning

I love spending time with my friends. The sentence conveys a warm, personal enjoyment of socialising and can be used to talk about hobbies, weekend plans, or general preferences.

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When to use

Use this phrase in casual conversation with peers, when describing your favorite way to relax, or when answering a question like “Cosa ti piace fare nel tempo libero?” (What do you like to do in your free time?).

✦Grammar Breakdown

Adoropassareiltempoconimieiamici

1

Adoro + infinitive

The verb *adorare* (to love) is followed by an infinitive verb to express strong liking for an activity.

2

Passare il tempo

The construction *passare il tempo* means ‘to spend time’, and the verb *passare* stays in the infinitive after *adoro*.

3

Con + article + possessive

When a possessive adjective (miei) follows a definite article, they agree in gender and number: *con i miei amici*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Adoro passare il tempo con i miei amici.

I love spending time with my friends.

Anch'io! Di solito ci incontriamo per un aperitivo al bar.

Me too! We usually meet for an aperitivo at the bar.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Adoro passare il tempo a i miei amici.

    The preposition *con* is required; *a* would change the meaning to ‘to my friends’ instead of ‘with my friends’.

  • Amo passare il tempo con i miei amici.

    While *amo* is grammatically correct, native speakers usually prefer *adoro* or *mi piace* for this kind of casual statement.

↔Alternatives

  • Mi piace stare con i miei amici.

    I like being with my friends.

  • Adoro trascorrere del tempo con i miei amici.

    I love spending time with my friends.

  • Amo passare momenti con i miei amici.

    I love spending moments with my friends.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, friendships often revolve around shared meals, coffee breaks, and the traditional *aperitivo* (pre‑dinner drinks). Saying you love spending time with friends is a great way to show you value these social rituals. Keep the tone friendly and informal; using *adoro* adds enthusiasm, but in very formal contexts you might prefer *mi piace*.