un amor
/un amoɾ/from spelling rules
The phrase "one love" is translated into Spanish as un amor.
This phrase can refer to a single romantic feeling or a specific person that someone loves. Colloquially, un amor is also used to describe a person who is exceptionally kind or sweet, much like calling someone "a sweetheart" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the indefinite article un (a/an) and the masculine noun amor (love).
How do you pronounce it?
/un amoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone un amor can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is pretending to be helpful while actually being annoying.
- While un amor describes a sweet person, the phrase eres un amor is often used as a way to say 'thank you' when someone does a small favor.
- While 'one love' in English often feels like a singular, absolute statement, the Spanish un amor is frequently used as a term of endearment for children or pets, not just romantic partners.
Examples in context
- La muerte de un amor da nacimiento a otro.The death of one love gives birth to another.This sentence shows how the death of un amor can lead to a new one.Tatoeba #5998892 by albrusgher, translation #5771385 by bonney12
- La muerte de un amor abre el camino a otro.The death of one love gives way to another.This sentence illustrates how the end of un amor makes way for another.Tatoeba #5998866 by albrusgher, translation #5771384 by bonney12
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their past relationships.
- MateoYo solo quiero encontrar un amor verdadero.I just want to find one true love.
- SofíaYo también, Mateo. Es difícil hoy en día.Me too, Mateo. It is difficult these days.
- MateoCreo que un amor así existe.I believe that one love like that exists.
- SofíaEspero que lo encuentres pronto.I hope you find it soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
