Amante (en. Lover)

/aˈmante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who loves another, especially in a romantic sense.

She has been his lover for years.

Ella es su amante desde hace años.

A person with whom one has a secret romantic relationship.

Juan's lover is not known to anyone.

El amante de Juan no es conocido por nadie.

In some cultures, it refers to a sexual partner who is not the spouse.

His lover always accompanies him at social events.

Su amante lo acompaña siempre en eventos sociales.

The term 'lover' comes from the Latin 'amans', which means 'the one who loves'.

secret lover

It refers to a romantic relationship that is kept secret.

amante a escondidas

lover of art

A person who has a passion or affinity for art.

amante del arte

lover of music

A person who enjoys and follows music enthusiastically.

amante de la música

love

A deep feeling of affection towards another person.

amor

infatuation

The state of being in love.

enamoramiento

partner

A group of two people who have an affectionate or romantic relationship.

pareja

It can refer to a casual lover, without commitment.

He has a couple of lovers around.

Tiene un par de amantes por ahí.

A term that can be used in a context of infidelity.

That guy is just a lover, not her boyfriend.

Ese tipo es solo un amante, no su novio.