amor
/aˈmoɾ/masculine
The English word 'love' translates to the Spanish noun amor.
Amor refers to the concept of strong affection. It can also be used as a term of endearment when addressing a partner, similar to calling someone 'my love' or 'darling'. Other common terms of endearment include corazón (sweetheart), mi vida (my life), querido/a (dear) and cariño (darling). To specifically say 'my love' as a term of endearment, you can use the phrase mi amor or amor mío.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amor is the noun used for the concept of love, the verb amar is used to express the action of loving someone. Additionally, the verb encantarle is used to express being strongly inclined towards doing something, similar to 'to like' or 'to adore'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun amor is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone mi amor is a common way for strangers, like a shopkeeper or a taxi driver, to show polite friendliness rather than romantic interest.
- The expression amor a primera vista (love at first sight) is a common idiom, but Spanish also uses the phrase flechazo, which literally means 'being hit by an arrow', to describe this feeling.
- While amar is the most intense way to express love, Spanish speakers often use the verb querer to say 'I love you' to friends and family, which actually translates literally to 'I want you'.
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 shows a common proverb using the noun amor.Tatoeba #402809 by catakaoe, translation #326276 by rul
- No sé si es amor.I wonder if this is love.This sentence illustrates questioning the nature of amor.Tatoeba #877698 by Shishir, translation #435651 by CK
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te quiero más de lo que puedo expresar.I love you more than I can express.
- Te quiero un montón, amigo.I love you a lot, friend.
- 567 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their relationship.
- LucíaSiento mucho amor por ti, Daniel.I feel a lot of love for you, Daniel.
- DanielYo también siento ese amor, Lucía.I feel that love too, Lucía.
- LucíaNuestro amor es muy especial.Our love is very special.
- DanielSí, es el amor más puro.Yes, it is the purest 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.
