Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
adorar
Pronunciation
IPA/aðoˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verblove
Example
Yo adoro a mi familia.
I love my family.
More examples
¿Adoras la comida mexicana?
Do you love Mexican food?
Core concept
Strong, worship-like fondness.
Common phrases
adorar las películas románticas
love romantic movies
adorar el chocolate
love chocolate
Similar words
gustar: Find something agreeable or to one's taste, indicating preference without deep attachment.
querer: Have affectionate feelings for a close person, signaling care and emotional closeness.
encantar: Take great pleasure in an activity or thing, enjoying it intensely and enthusiastically.
amar: Have profound, committed love for someone, marked by deep emotional intensity.
Definition in Spanish
Decir que alguien o algo gusta muchísimo o causa gran admiración; verbo transitivo que se usa tanto en sentido afectivo como en sentido enfático coloquial.
Word origin
From Latin adorare (ad- 'to' + orare 'to pray'), whose original sense 'to pray to, worship' develops into a Spanish verb that expresses very strong fondness or admiration.
Usage tips
- Adorar takes the personal a with human direct objects and in everyday speech often means an emphatic "I really love" without implying committed romantic love.