amor
/aˈmoɾ/masculine
The English phrase 'love' is translated into Spanish as amor.
Amor is a noun referring to strong affection. The related verb amar can be used to mean 'love', though it is a powerful verb typically reserved for formal and serious contexts. In a euphemistic sense, amar can also mean 'to have sex with'. Additionally, encantarle is used to express being strongly inclined towards doing something.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amor is the noun referring to the concept of love, amar is the verb referring to the action of loving. To express deep love and admiration in an informal sense, you can use the verb adorar, which expresses adoration and worship.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun amor is masculine and is used with masculine articles like el.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmoɾ/
When do people say it?
The phrase mi amor is a common term of endearment used for a romantic partner or a child.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word amor is used as a generic term of endearment for strangers in some regions, such as calling a shopkeeper mi amor without any romantic intent.
- In Spanish, the concept of 'love' is often distinguished from 'liking' through the verbs querer and gustar. While querer is used for people you love, it also literally means 'to want' or 'to desire'.
- The phrase amor platónico is commonly used to describe an unattainable crush or a love that remains a fantasy.
Examples in context
- Yo amo el amor.I love love.This sentence shows how to use the noun amor.Tatoeba #4445278 by cueyayotl, translation #3430986 by _undertoad
- El amor es ciego.Love is by nature blind.Tatoeba #402809 by catakaoe, translation #326276 by rul
- No sé si es amor.I wonder if this is love.Tatoeba #877698 by Shishir, translation #435651 by CK
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te quiero como nunca había querido a nadie.I love you like I've never loved anyone before.
- Te quiero mucho, mi vida.I love you so much, my love.
- Te amo, hermanito.I love you, little brother.
- Te adoro con todas mis fuerzas.I adore you with all my heart.
- 567 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about their relationship.
- LucíaSiento mucho amor por ti, Mateo.I feel a lot of love for you, Mateo.
- MateoYo también siento ese amor, Lucía.I feel that love too, Lucía.
- LucíaNuestro amor es muy especial.Our love is very special.
- MateoSí, el amor lo puede todo.Yes, love can do everything.
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.
