adorable
/adoˈɾable/
The English word "lovable" is translated into Spanish as adorable.
The adjective adorable is used to describe someone or something that inspires love. In English, speakers often distinguish between being "lovable" (worthy of being loved) and being "adorable" (cute or charming), but in Spanish, adorable covers both of these nuances.
Meaning: inspiring love (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe multiple people or things, use the plural form adorables.
How do you pronounce it?
/adoˈɾable/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word adorable shares the same root as the English verb 'to adore', which comes from the Latin 'adōrō', meaning 'to pray to' or 'to beseech'.
- Spanish speakers sometimes use adorable with irony to describe someone who is acting overly sweet or precocious in a way that is actually annoying.
- Unlike English, where 'adorable' often describes babies or puppies, Spanish speakers frequently use adorable to describe the personality or character of an adult.
Examples in context
- Tom es un sujeto adorable.Tom is a lovable guy.This sentence uses adorable to describe a guy.Tatoeba #1167718 by marcelostockle, translation #1167540 by CK
- Él es una persona adorable.He is a lovable person.This sentence uses adorable to describe a person.Tatoeba #5101779 by mervert1, translation #293457 by CK
- Bueno, mi madrastra no es ni cruel ni adorable. Pero ella nunca podrá tomar el lugar de mi madre.Well, my stepmother is neither cruel nor lovable. But she can never take the place of my mother.This sentence uses adorable to contrast a person's character.Tatoeba #10839471 by carlosalberto, translation #10839467 by carlosalberto
- Ana es una persona encantadora. Siempre tiene una sonrisa en su rostro y es muy fácil quererla.Ana is a lovable person. She always has a smile on her face, and it's very easy to love her.
- El Sr. López es un hombre muy amable y accesible. Su trato siempre es cálido y lo hace muy querible.Mr. López is a very kind and approachable man. His demeanor is always warm, which makes him very lovable.
- La señora García es una profesora muy agradable. Su carácter bondadoso y su disposición a ayudar la hacen muy querida entre los estudiantes.Mrs. García is a very pleasant teacher. Her kind character and willingness to help make her very lovable among the students.
- Mi abuela es una persona muy cariñosa. Siempre está dispuesta a escucharme y brindarme su amor incondicional.My grandmother is a very lovable person. She's always ready to listen and give me her unconditional love.
- Diego es una persona muy querible. Siempre está al pendiente de los demás y tiene un sentido del humor encantador.Diego is a very lovable person. He's always attentive to others and has a charming sense of humor.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at photos of a puppy.
- MateoMira este perro, ¡es adorable!Look at this dog, it's adorable!
- ElenaTienes razón, tiene una cara adorable.You're right, it has an adorable face.
- MateoQuiero adoptar un cachorro así.I want to adopt a puppy like that.
- ElenaSería el compañero más adorable del mundo.It would be the most adorable companion in the world.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lovable” translations and entries adorable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adorable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
