Amo a España
/amo a espaɲa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I love spain" is translated into Spanish as Amo a España.
The phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Spain.
Which one should you use?
While Amo a España expresses love for a country, the phrase Te amo is used for romantic love toward a person. You may also use Estoy loco(a) por España to say "I am crazy about Spain".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, one may say Amo España con todo mi corazón meaning "I love Spain with all my heart".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Amo a España, the subject 'yo' (I) is omitted because the verb ending '-o' in 'amo' already indicates that the subject is the first person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/amo a espaɲa/
Did you know?
- The name España might be linked to the Punic word for a 'hyrax', a small mammal, suggesting the peninsula was once known as the 'island of the hyrax'.
- While amo is used for Spain, Spanish speakers often prefer me encanta to describe loving a place's atmosphere or beauty.
- The 'a' in Amo a España is a 'personal a', a grammatical marker required in Spanish when the direct object is a person or a personified entity like a country.
Examples in context
- Amo a España por su cultura.I love Spain for its culture.
- Amo a España y su gente.I love Spain and its people.
- Sinceramente, amo a España.Honestly, I love Spain.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans in a cafe.
- Mateo¿Por qué quieres volver?Why do you want to go back?
- LucíaPorque amo a España.Because I love Spain.
- MateoEs un país maravilloso.It is a wonderful country.
- LucíaSí, de verdad lo amo.Yes, I really love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries España, a, amo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
