Adoraban (en. They worshipped)

/aðoˈɾaβan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express intense love or devotion towards someone or something.

The ancient Egyptians adored their gods.

Los antiguos egipcios adoraban a sus dioses.

To worship or venerate in a religious context.

In ancient times, many cultures adored various nature spirits.

En la antigüedad, muchas culturas adoraban a diversos espíritus de la naturaleza.

To love in a very deep or excessive way.

The children adored their pet with all their heart.

Los niños adoraban a su mascota con todo su corazón.

From Latin 'adorare', meaning 'to worship'.

to adore crazily

To love someone intensely and passionately.

adorar con locura

to worship at someone's feet

To pay homage or devotion to someone, figuratively speaking.

adorar a pies

to adore the ground someone walks on

To value a person greatly, to consider them very important.

adorar el suelo que pisa

adoration

Feeling of fervent love for someone or something.

adoración

idolatry

Excessive devotion to a person or thing.

idolatría

veneration

Deep feeling of respect and love towards something considered sacred.

veneración

To adore someone or something a lot, in a more informal context.

That band is so good that people adore them.

Esa banda es tan buena que la gente la adora.

Used to describe an intense or passionate interest.

I adore that series, I watch it every day.

Adoro esa serie, la veo cada día.