English–Spanish

“love” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoencantar · amar · adorar

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈmoɾ/

Example

El amor es esencial para la felicidad.

Love is essential for happiness.

Illustration for amor (love)

How to say “love” in Spanish

“Love” in Spanish is amor.

Intense emotional attachment that can be romantic, familial, or platonic.

Full entry for amor: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with amor

Los padres sienten amor incondicional por sus hijos.

Parents feel unconditional love for their children.

Tips for using amor

  • Te amo signals a stronger, typically romantic commitment, while te quiero is used more broadly for friends and family.

Other Spanish words for “love”

Me encanta este libro.

I love this book.

Yo amo a mi familia.

I love my family.

Yo adoro a mi familia.

I love my family.

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