Amor (en. Love)

/aˈmoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of deep affection and devotion towards another person.
The love between them was evident.
El amor entre ellos era evidente.
Feeling of attraction and romantic desire.
Love knows no boundaries.
El amor no tiene fronteras.
Affection felt for family and friends.
A mother's love is unconditional.
El amor de una madre es incondicional.
verb
To feel love for someone.
She loves her partner deeply.
Ella ama profundamente a su pareja.
To experience a feeling of love.
Loving is the most beautiful thing in life.
Amar es lo más bonito de la vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'amor', meaning affection or fondness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love at first sight
Feeling of instant attraction upon meeting someone.
amor a primera vista
to make love
To have sexual relations.
hacer el amor
eternal love
A love that is considered lasting and endless.
amor eterno
platonic love
An idealized love without sexual components.
amor platónico
to be madly in love
To feel intensely attracted and in love with someone.
estar locamente enamorado

Related Words

to fall in love
To develop feelings of love towards someone.
enamorarse
to want
To have a feeling of affection towards someone.
querer
affection
Feeling of tender affection.
cariño
friendship
Relationship of affection and trust between friends.
amistad
passion
Feeling of intense love and strong desire.
pasión

Slang Meanings

Honey
You always call me 'honey' when referring to me.
Siempre me dices 'miel' cuando te refieres a mí.
Sky
I see you as my sky, my love.
Te veo como mi cielo, mi amor.
Heart
You are my heart, you are always on my mind.
Eres mi corazón, siempre estás en mi mente.
Blonde
That blonde is the love of my life.
Ese güero es el amor de mi vida.
Sweetheart
My sweetheart always makes me laugh.
Mi churri siempre me hace reír.