por favor, ámame
The English phrase "please love me" is translated into Spanish as por favor, ámame.
In certain contexts, the term cariño might also be used to mean "sweetheart".
Which one should you use?
The phrase por favor, ámame uses the informal tú command, whereas por favor, ámeme uses the formal usted command.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Por favor, quiéreme. is a common way to say "Please love me."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ámame uses the informal imperative (tú) and is used when speaking to one person you are close to.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, expressing a desire like ámame can feel much more intense and dramatic than the English 'please love me', which is often used more casually in songs.
- In some Latin American countries, the concept of 'love' expressed through commands can be softened by adding diminutive endings to other words in the sentence to sound more endearing.
- The word por in por favor is inherited from the Latin prō, which originally indicated a position 'in front of' or 'on behalf of'.
Examples in context
- Querido/a, por favor, ámame.Dear, please love me.
- Ámame, ¿vale?Love me, okay?
- Por favor, ámame con todo tu corazón.Please love me with all your heart.
- Sé sincero y, por favor, ámame.Be sincere and, please, love me.
- Solo te pido una cosa: por favor, ámame.I only ask you one thing: please love me.
Example conversation
Sofía is expressing her deep feelings to Daniel during a romantic moment.
- SofíaDaniel, no quiero perderte.Daniel, I don't want to lose you.
- DanielNo sé qué decirte, Sofía.I don't know what to say to you, Sofía.
- SofíaSolo dime que me quieres. Por favor, ámame.Just tell me that you love me. Please love me.
- DanielTe amo, de verdad.I love you, truly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries favor, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
