Adoraba (en. I adored)

/a.doˈɾa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express profound love and devotion toward someone or something.
She adored her dog as if it were a child.
Ella adoraba a su perro como si fuera un hijo.
To worship or venerate a deity or sacred figure.
In ancient times, many people worshiped various gods.
En la antigüedad, muchas personas adoraban a varios dioses.
To feel great admiration or appreciation for something.
She adored art and spent hours in the museum.
Adoraba el arte y pasaba horas en el museo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adorare', which means 'to worship'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to adore someone to the skies
To love a person intensely.
adorar a alguien hasta el cielo
to worship fervently
To feel great devotion for something or someone.
adorar con fervor

Related Words

worship
Act of worship; veneration.
adoración
worshiper
Person who worships or gives cult.
adorador

Slang Meanings

To love a lot
I adored the music of that band.
Adoraba la música de esa banda.
To be a big fan of something
I adored that television series.
Adoraba esa serie de televisión.