amor tierno
/amoɾ tjeɾno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tender love" is translated into Spanish as amor tierno.
How do you pronounce it?
/amoɾ tjeɾno/
Did you know?
- While 'tender love' sounds poetic in English, in Spanish amor tierno is often used to describe the affection one feels for a small child or a pet.
- The word amor is the root of the Spanish verb enamorar, which doesn't just mean 'to love' but specifically 'to fall in love'.
- While tierno means tender, the word ternura is the noun for 'tenderness' and is often used as a standalone exclamation to react to something heartwarming.
Examples in context
- El amor delicado que me inspiras es único.The delicate love you inspire in me is unique.
- Siempre me han enseñado a expresar mi cariño tierno hacia los demás.I have always been taught to express my tender affection towards others.
- Me haces sentir un amorcito lindo que no puedo describir.You make me feel a tender love that I can't describe.
- Ellos comparten un amor tierno.They share a tender love.
- Necesito un amor tierno y sincero.I need a tender and sincere love.
- Esa canción habla de un amor tierno.That song is about a tender love.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a romantic poem.
- Alejandro¿Qué te parece este poema?What do you think of this poem?
- SofíaMe encanta, describe un amor tierno.I love it, it describes a tender love.
- AlejandroEs muy hermoso, Sofía.It is very beautiful, Sofía.
- SofíaSí, es realmente conmovedor.Yes, it is truly moving.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
