amor
/aˈmoʁ/masculine
The English word "love" is translated into Portuguese as amor.
amor is a noun meaning strong affection. In informal settings, it is also used as a term of endearment, similar to calling someone "my love" or "honey" in English. Related verbs include amar, which means to love and adorar, which can mean to be strongly inclined towards doing something or to adore.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amor is the noun used to name the feeling of love, you must use the verb amar to express the action of loving someone. Related euphemistic-verb phrases include amar or fazer amor to mean having sex with someone.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
amor is a masculine noun. When using it with a definite article, you use the masculine o, forming o amor.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmoʁ/
Did you know?
- In a romantic context, the expression meu amor can be used sarcastically in arguments to signal that the speaker is losing their patience.
- Portuguese has a specific term saudade which is often described as 'the love that remains' after someone is gone, a feeling with no direct English equivalent.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, calling a stranger or a shopkeeper amor can be seen as a warm, friendly gesture rather than an inappropriate romantic advance.
Examples in context
- Que é o amor?What is love?This sentence is useful for asking for a definition of amor.Tatoeba #502367 by carlosalberto, translation #515085 by tamsanh
- O amor é cego.Love is blind.This sentence demonstrates a common proverb using amor.Tatoeba #405345 by brauliobezerra, translation #453394 by CM
- Isso é o amor?Is this love?This sentence is useful for questioning the nature of amor.Tatoeba #1053069 by alexmarcelo, translation #326263 by CK
- Eu sinto amor por você.I feel love for you.
- Sinto uma grande afeição por você.I feel great affection for you.
- Amor, você é especial para mim.Love, you are special to me.
- Tenho uma paixão enorme por você.I have a huge passion for you.
- Meu amorMy love
- AmorzinhoLittle love
- Meu benzinhoMy darling
- meu bemmy dear
- 610 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Rodrigo are talking about their long relationship.
- JulianaNosso amor é muito forte.Our love is very strong.
- RodrigoEu também sinto esse amor.I feel this love too.
- JulianaVocê é o amor da minha vida.You are the love of my life.
- RodrigoO amor nos uniu, Juliana.Love brought us together, Juliana.
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.
