amor incondicional
/amoɾ inkondiθjonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "unconditional love" is amor incondicional in Spanish.
This phrase describes a love for another person that is complete and absolute, existing without any requirements or limitations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In various Latin American countries, you may also use the phrase Amor sin reservas to describe love without reservations.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase amor incondicional, the adjective incondicional follows the noun amor in accordance with standard Spanish noun-adjective word order.
How do you pronounce it?
/amoɾ inkondiθjonal/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, amor incondicional is closely linked to the religious concept of gracia, or divine grace, which is a gift given without merit.
- While amor is the word for 'love', Spanish speakers often use querer for affection. However, amor is almost always preferred for 'unconditional love' because querer can imply a desire to possess or a specific want.
- In certain old-fashioned or poetic contexts, amor incondicional is called amor puro, implying that love is only truly unconditional if it is 'pure' and free from earthly interests.
Examples in context
- El amor incondicional de una madre hacia sus hijos no tiene límites.A mother's unconditional love for her children knows no bounds.
- El amor absoluto se basa en aceptar a la persona tal como es, sin condiciones.Absolute love is based on accepting a person as they are, without conditions.
- Mi perro siempre me demuestra amor incondicional.My dog always shows unconditional love.
- Te quiero con un amor sin condiciones.I love you with an unconditional love.
- El amor incondicional de una madre es infinito.A mother's unconditional love is infinite.
- El amor incondicional de una madre es único.A mother's unconditional love is unique.
- Ella me dio su amor incondicional.She gave me her unconditional love.
- Buscamos un amor incondicional y sincero.We are looking for an unconditional and sincere love.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about their relationship.
- SofíaSiento un amor incondicional por ti, Alejandro.I feel an unconditional love for you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEso es muy hermoso, Sofía.That is very beautiful, Sofía.
- SofíaNuestra relación se basa en ese amor.Our relationship is based on that love.
- AlejandroYo también te amo sin límites.I love you without limits too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
