Enamores (en. Fall in love)

/ena'mores/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A deep emotional state that involves love and attachment towards someone.
A person's loves can change their perspective on life.
Los enamores de una persona pueden cambiar su forma de ver la vida.
A romantic relationship between two people who feel attracted to each other.
Their loves were the envy of all their friends.
Sus enamores fueron la envidia de todos sus amigos.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'enamorar', which comes from the Latin 'inamorare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in love
To be in a state of romance and affection towards someone.
estar en enamores
summer loves
Temporary loves that arise in the summer season.
enamores de verano
platonic loves
Loving feelings without physical contact.
enamores platónicos

Related Words

falling in love
The process of developing feelings of love.
enamoramiento
to fall in love
To come to feel love for someone.
enamorarse
heartbreak
A state of absence of love or breakup of a romantic relationship.
desamor

Slang Meanings

To be madly in love.
Since he met her, he's been 'head over heels in love.'
Desde que la conoció, está 'enamorado hasta las trancas'.
To have a fleeting love.
That summer he had a quick 'love affair' that lasted no more than a month.
Ese verano tuvo un 'enamore' rápido que no duró más de un mes.