Amantes (en. Lovers)

/aˈmantes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who have a romantic relationship with each other.
The lovers met in secret to enjoy their love.
Los amantes se encontraron en secreto para disfrutar de su amor.
Individuals who share a romantic connection, often outside of marriage.
She is the lover of a famous actor.
Ella es la amante de un famoso actor.
People who love each other passionately.
The lovers vowed to always be together.
Los amantes juraron siempre estar juntos.

Etymology

From Latin 'amans' derived from 'amare', which means 'to love'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hidden lovers
It refers to lovers who keep their relationship a secret.
amantes ocultos
unhappy lovers
Lovers who suffer from unrequited love or adverse circumstances.
amantes desdichados
to be a lover
To accept a romantic relationship often in secret or outside of a formal commitment.
ser amante

Related Words

love
Intense feeling of affection towards another person.
amor
relationship
Bond or connection between two or more people.
relación
passion
Intense emotion felt towards someone or something.
pasión

Slang Meanings

fling
That's just a fling, not something serious.
Ese es solo un amorío, no algo serio.
affair
They are having an affair and no one knows.
Tienen una aventura y nadie lo sabe.
clandestine romance
They have been living a clandestine romance for months.
Viven un romance clandestino desde hace meses.