amor
/aˈmoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for 'love' (noun) is amor.
amor refers to strong affection. It can also be used as a term of endearment, similar to calling a partner 'my love' or 'darling'.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amor is the noun representing the concept of love, the verb amar is used to express the actual action of loving someone or something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun amor is masculine and is used with masculine articles, such as el amor.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmoɾ/
Did you know?
- A common idiom for being head over heels is estar enamorado hasta las trancas, which literally refers to being locked in by the bars of a stable door.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone mi amor is a common way for even strangers, like a shopkeeper or a waiter, to address you affectionately.
- The phrase amor propio does not mean 'my own love' in a romantic sense, but translates to 'self-esteem' or 'self-respect'.
Examples in context
- Yo amo el amor.I love love.This sentence demonstrates the use of the noun amor.Tatoeba #4445278 by cueyayotl, translation #3430986 by _undertoad
- El amor es ciego.Love is by nature blind.This sentence uses the noun amor.Tatoeba #402809 by catakaoe, translation #326276 by rul
- No sé si es amor.I wonder if this is love.This sentence shows how to use the noun amor.Tatoeba #877698 by Shishir, translation #435651 by CK
- Con amor, mi vidaWith love, my life
- 567 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about their relationship in a park.
- DanielSofía, siento un amor profundo por ti.Sofía, I feel a deep love for you.
- SofíaEs un amor muy especial, Daniel.It is a very special love, Daniel.
- DanielNuestro amor es muy fuerte.Our love is very strong.
- SofíaSí, siempre cuidaré este amor.Yes, I will always cherish this love.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries amor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
