Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
amante
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈmante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)lover
Example
Él tiene una amante.
He has a lover.
More examples
Ella es una amante de la música.
She is a lover of music.
Core concept
Person romantically attached or passionately devoted to someone or something.
Common phrases
tener un amante
have a lover
ser amante de
be a lover of
amante secreto
secret lover
Similar words
pareja: Romantic partner in a dating or committed relationship.
novio: Boyfriend or girlfriend in an exclusive dating relationship.
esposo: Person legally married to someone; spouse.
amigo con derechos: Friend who also has a sexual relationship without a formal romantic commitment.
Definition in Spanish
Persona amada o que siente amor intenso, aplicado tanto a una pareja sentimental como a alguien apasionado por una actividad.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin amans 'loving' via medieval Romance languages and in Spanish it covers both a romantic lover and someone devoted to an activity.
Usage tips
- For a neutral partner Spanish prefers pareja because amante commonly carries connotations of secrecy or adultery, and when used with a noun as amante de it indicates an enthusiast.
Other meanings
- romantic partnernoun
- enthusiastnoun