canciones de amor
/kanθjones de amoɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "love songs" is canciones de amor.
This phrase is used to describe songs that express feelings of romantic love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of canciones (songs) and de amor (of love).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single love song, use the singular form canción de amor. When referring to multiple songs, the noun must be pluralized to canciones to match the plural concept of "songs".
How do you pronounce it?
/kanθjones de amoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a serenata is a custom where a person hires musicians to play canciones de amor under their partner's window.
- While canciones de amor describes the theme, a Spanish speaker might use the term boleros to refer specifically to a famous genre of romantic, melancholic songs.
- In Spanish, the word amor is used for romantic love, but it also describes a person you love. You might call your partner mi amor instead of their name.
Examples in context
- Las canciones de amor me conmueven.Love songs move me.This sentence shows how canciones de amor can be used as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #456324 by lukaszpp, translation #456323 by lukaszpp
- Los compositores latinos han creado hermosas canciones de amor a lo largo de la historia.Latin composers have created beautiful love songs throughout history.
- Podemos poner algunas canciones románticas durante la cena de San Valentín.We can play some romantic songs during the Valentine's dinner.
- Me gustan mucho las canciones de amor.I really like love songs.
- Ella escribió varias canciones de amor.She wrote several love songs.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their favorite music.
- ElenaJavier, ¿qué música estás escuchando?Javier, what music are you listening to?
- JavierEstoy escuchando canciones de amor ahora.I am listening to love songs now.
- ElenaA mí también me encantan.I love them too.
- JavierSon perfectas para este momento.They are perfect for this moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
