dar amor
/daɾ amoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'give love' is translated into Spanish as dar amor.
The phrase is used to describe the act of showing affection or care for another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the infinitive verb dar (to give) and the noun amor (love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive verb dar and the noun amor. If you want to say 'to give him/her love', you add the indirect object pronoun le to the end of the infinitive, resulting in darle amor.
How do you pronounce it?
/daɾ amoɾ/
Did you know?
- Spanish features a unique word querencia to describe the specific place where a person feels safest and most loved.
- While dar amor is common, Spanish speakers often use the phrase dar cariño, which specifically refers to a tender, affectionate love like that of a parent or a pet owner.
- Both dar and amor share ancient roots with English words. The verb dar is a distant relative of the English 'donate' and the noun amor is linked to the English 'amorous'.
Examples in context
- Nuestro objetivo es dar amor a todos los que nos rodean.Our goal is to give love to everyone around us.
- La mejor forma de cambiar el mundo es dar amor sincero.The best way to change the world is to give sincere love.
- Siempre es importante dar cariño a tus seres queridos.It's always important to give love to your loved ones.
- Me encanta ver cómo das cariño a tus hijos.I love seeing how you give love to your children.
- Siempre debemos mostrar amor hacia los demás.We should always show love to others.
- Me encanta cómo muestras amor a todos tus amigos.I love how you show love to all your friends.
- Es importante dar amor a los niños.It is important to give love to children.
- Ella sabe cómo dar amor a su familia.She knows how to give love to her family.
- Debes dar amor para sanar el corazón.You must give love to heal the heart.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about their volunteer work at an orphanage.
- MaríaNuestra misión es dar amor a estos niños.Our mission is to give love to these children.
- MateoTienes razón, María, ellos lo necesitan mucho.You are right, María, they need it a lot.
- MaríaMateo, tú eres un gran ejemplo de bondad.Mateo, you are a great example of kindness.
- MateoSolo intento dar amor a quien lo necesita.I only try to give love to those who need it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, dar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
