Amado (en. Beloved)

aˈmaðo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The one who is dear or loved by someone.
He is María's beloved.
Él es el amado de María.
A loved one who occupies a special place in the heart.
Her beloved is always in her thoughts.
Su amado siempre está en sus pensamientos.
It refers to a lover or partner in a romantic context.
Every time I see her, I feel that my beloved comes back to me.
Cada vez que la veo, siento que mi amado regresa a mí.

Etymology

From Latin 'amatus', participle of the verb 'amare', which means 'to love'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my beloved
refers to the person who is loved.
mi amado
someone's beloved
indicates the person who is loved by another.
el amado de alguien
to be loved
to be in an emotional relationship where one is the object of love.
ser amado

Related Words

love
Deep feeling of affection towards another person.
amor
lover
A person with whom one has a romantic relationship, especially outside of marriage.
amante
to love
To have a feeling of affection for someone.
querer

Slang Meanings

Platonic love.
That boy is her beloved, even though they have never had a relationship.
Ese chico es su amado, aunque nunca han tenido una relación.
Romantic partner.
After so many years, he is still her beloved.
Después de tantos años, sigue siendo su amado.