Romance (en. Romance)

/roˈmance/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Romantic relationship between two people.
They have a very passionate romance.
Ellos tienen un romance muy apasionado.
Narrative or poem that deals with love.
She wrote a romance inspired by her partner.
Ella escribió un romance inspirado en su pareja.
Musical genre that expresses loving feelings.
The romance of that song makes me remember my youth.
El romance de esa canción me hace recordar a mi juventud.

Etymology

From Old French 'romans', meaning 'story' or 'novel' and referring to a poetic narrative.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a romance
To be involved in a romantic relationship.
tener un romance
summer romance
A romantic relationship that occurs during the summer, usually fleeting.
romance de verano
eternal romance
A love that is considered perpetual or immortal.
romance eterno

Related Words

loves
Affectionate feelings between people.
amores
courtship
Actions to attract someone sentimentally.
cortejo
passion
Intense feeling of love.
pasión
relationship
Loving or affectionate bond between people.
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Slang Meanings

A fleeting romance
I had a fleeting romance during my vacation.
Tuve un romance pasajero durante mis vacaciones.
fling
Don't tell anyone, it's just a fling.
No se lo digas a nadie, es solo un amorío.
affair
He had an affair with someone from the office.
Estuvo en una aventura con alguien de la oficina.