Amoríos (en. Love affairs)
/a.moˈɾios/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Often fleeting romantic relationships.
Their flings did not last more than a couple of weeks.
Sus amoríos no duraron más de un par de semanas.
A romantic relationship without serious commitment.
The summer was full of flings and fun.
El verano estuvo lleno de amoríos y diversión.
Etymology
Derived from 'amor' added with the suffix '-íos' that gives a sense of plurality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have romantic flings
to maintain romantic relationships without seriousness.
tener amoríos
summer flings
fleeting relationships during the summer season.
amoríos de verano
to end the flings
to leave a temporary relationship.
abandonar los amoríos
Related Words
love
Intense feeling of affection towards another person.
amor
adventure
Brief and often informal romantic relationship.
aventura
romance
Romantic relationship that often includes romantic gestures.
romance
Slang Meanings
Casual dates without commitment.
I'm just looking for flings, nothing serious.
Solo estoy buscando amoríos, nada serio.
Relationships that start quickly.
I arrived at that party looking for flings with someone different.
A esa fiesta llegué buscando amoríos con alguien diferente.