Amores (en. Loves)

/aˈmoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Romantic feelings towards a person.
His loves have always been very intense.
Sus amores fueron siempre muy intensos.
Romantic or love relationships.
He has had many loves throughout his life.
Ha tenido muchos amores a lo largo de su vida.
People with whom one has a romantic relationship.
His loves have been characterized by being complicated.
Sus amores se han caracterizado por ser complicados.

Etymology

From Latin 'amor', which means affection or fondness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Impossible loves
Romantic relationships that cannot come to fruition.
Amores imposibles
To weigh loves in the balance
To evaluate the romantic relationships in one's life.
Poner los amores en la balanza
Loves of youth
Romantic relationships had during adolescence.
Amores de juventud

Related Words

love
Deep affection felt towards another.
amor
to fall in love
To feel love for someone.
enamorarse
unrequited love
Loss of love or affection.
desamor

Slang Meanings

Boy or girl with whom one has a romantic relationship.
That is my darling.
Esa es mi amorcito.
Affectionate term to refer to a partner.
I’m going out with my love.
Voy a salir con mi amor.