Adorar (en. Worship)
/a.doˈɾaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To worship God or people considered divine.
They adore the stars and the planets.
Ellos adoran a las estrellas y a los planetas.
To feel great love or devotion for someone or something.
She adores her pet as if it were a child.
Adora a su mascota como si fuera un hijo.
To have a very strong inclination towards an activity or thing.
She adores painting and spends hours in her studio.
Ella adora pintar y pasa horas en su estudio.
Etymology
From the Latin 'adorare', which means 'to worship.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
adore madly
To feel an intense and unrestrained love for someone.
adorar con locura
adore someone
To have great love or devotion for a person.
adorar a alguien
adore something
To feel a strong attraction or liking for something or an activity.
adorar algo
Related Words
adoration
Act of adoring; worship or veneration.
adoración
worshiper
A person who adores.
adorador
adorable
Worthy of being adored; charming.
adorable
Slang Meanings
To be madly in love with someone.
He is crazy about his new girlfriend.
Está adorando a su nueva novia.
To have an obsession with a group or artist.
That girl adores that rock band.
Esa chica adora a esa banda de rock.