amor
everyday, neutral
In Argentina amor is the word for love, and it is also a common pet name. For the verb, people usually say querer (to love or care for) and keep amar for deeper love.
Meaning: deep affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| amor | everyday, neutral |
| querer | verb, Argentina |
| amar | verb, strong |
Mi amor is said to partners, children and sometimes close friends. Te quiero is the everyday way to express love in a sentence.
Which one should you use?
Querer covers love for friends and family, while amar sounds more serious and poetic.
How does it change in a sentence?
Amor is masculine: el amor. You can say el amor de mi vida for the love of my life.
Did you know?
- Tango lyrics are full of the word amor, and the genre grew in Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the late nineteenth century.
Examples in context
- Mi amor, ¿cómo estás?My love, how are you?
- El amor es lo más importante.Love is the most important thing.
- Quiero mucho a mi familia.I love my family very much.
Example conversation
Rocío calls her husband Gabriel from her office in Buenos Aires.
- RocíoHola, mi amor. ¿Ya almorzaste?Hi, my love. Did you already have lunch?
- GabrielSí, recién terminé.Yes, I just finished.
- RocíoNos vemos a la noche.See you tonight.
