amor
noun
In Brazil "love" is amor as a noun and amar as a verb. Paixão means passion or a deep crush.
Meaning: deep affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| amor | noun |
| amar | verb |
| paixão | passion |
Amor is used for romantic love, family love and love of things, as in amor à música. Couples and parents also use it as a pet name.
Which one should you use?
Gostar is milder than amar. Carinho means tender affection and is often found in signoffs, like Com carinho.
When do people say it?
In Brazil amor is a very common affectionate word. People use it with partners, children and sometimes with friendly strangers, such as a waitress calling a customer amor.
Did you know?
- The Portuguese phrase amor de mãe (a mother's love) is used to describe love that has no conditions.
Examples in context
- O amor é lindo.Love is beautiful.
- Eu amo a minha família.I love my family.
- Foi amor à primeira vista.It was love at first sight.
Example conversation
Fernanda and her friend Talita talk about a wedding in Salvador.
- FernandaVocê acredita em amor à primeira vista?Do you believe in love at first sight?
- TalitaAcredito. Foi assim com meu marido.I do. It was that way with my husband.
- FernandaQue lindo.How lovely.
