Admiro (en. I admire)
/adˈmiɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express admiration for someone or something.
I greatly admire the talent of artists.
Admiro mucho el talento de los artistas.
To contemplate something with delight or respect.
I admire the landscape from the mountain.
Admiro el paisaje desde la montaña.
To positively value the qualities of something.
I admire your dedication to work.
Admiro su dedicación al trabajo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'admīrāre', which means 'to look towards' or 'to look in astonishment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I admire your style
To express appreciation for someone's way of dressing or behaving.
admiro tu estilo
I admire you
To express admiration towards a person.
te admiro
I admire your work
To recognize the quality and effort in someone's work.
admiro tu trabajo
Related Words
admiration
Feeling of respect and appreciation towards something or someone.
admiración
admirable
Worthy of being admired.
admirable
admirer
A person who admires another.
admirador
Slang Meanings
To value something in a more carefree manner.
That artist is amazing, I admire him a lot.
Ese artista es un crack, lo admiro un montón.
To use 'admiro' to express surprise.
I admire how you did it in such a short time!
¡Admiro cómo lo hiciste en poco tiempo!