mostrar amor
/mostɾaɾ amoɾ/from spelling rules
To show love in Spanish is to mostrar amor.
The phrase mostrar amor is used to describe the act of expressing affection or care for someone through words or actions. Other ways to convey this sentiment include expresar amor, manifestar cariño and demostrar afecto.
How do you pronounce it?
/mostɾaɾ amoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb mostrar is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'muster', which originally meant to show or present something for inspection.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, showing love is often expected through physical proximity and touch, such as frequent kissing on the cheek, rather than just through spoken words.
- While mostrar amor is a literal translation, Spanish speakers often use dar cariño (to give affection) to describe the everyday physical acts of showing love.
Examples in context
- Es importante mostrar amor a la familia.It is important to show love to the family.
- Ella sabe cómo mostrar amor con detalles.She knows how to show love with details.
- Debemos mostrar amor a nuestros amigos.We must show love to our friends.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing their relationship.
- MaríaSiento que no sueles mostrar amor.I feel that you don't usually show love.
- JavierLo siento, María, voy a mejorar.I'm sorry, María, I am going to improve.
- MaríaSolo quiero sentirme querida por ti.I just want to feel loved by you.
- JavierTe quiero mucho, Javier te lo promete.I love you very much, Javier promises it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, mostrar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
