Adora (en. Adores)

/aˈðoɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel love or great devotion for someone or something.
She adores her dog as if it were her child.
Ella adora a su perro como si fuera su hijo.
To venerate or pay homage to a deity.
In many cultures, gods of nature are adored.
En muchas culturas, se adora a dioses de la naturaleza.
To greatly appreciate something.
Children adore sweets and new toys.
Los niños adoran los dulces y los juguetes nuevos.

Etymology

From Latin 'adorare', which means to venerate, to adore.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to adore madly
To love excessively or intensely.
adorar con locura
to adore someone on earth
To have great admiration and love for someone.
adorar a alguien en la tierra

Related Words

adoration
The act of adoring, veneration.
adoración
adorer
A person who adores or worships.
adorador

Slang Meanings

To love someone or something a lot.
That girl adores her new partner!
¡Esa chica adora a su nueva pareja!
To be very excited about something.
I adore this new TV series.
Adoro esta nueva serie de televisión.