Spanish Conversation · Level 98
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Spanish word
amoroso
Pronunciation
IPA/amoˈɾoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveaffectionate
Example
Mi hermana siempre ha sido amorosa con los niños.
My sister has always been affectionate toward children.
More examples
La pareja mantuvo una relación amorosa durante años.
The couple maintained a romantic relationship for years.
Core concept
A warm, tender gesture toward another person.
Common phrases
relación amorosa
romantic relationship
gesto amoroso
affectionate gesture
mirada amorosa
affectionate look
Similar words
cariñoso: Affectionate, warm friendliness that feels familiar and easygoing.
afectuoso: Warm, respectful affection expressed in considerate, well-mannered ways.
tierno: Mild, soft tenderness that conveys sweetness and gentle feeling.
apasionado: Strong, passionate feeling expressed with heat and urgency.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra cariño y afecto hacia otra persona, ya sea de tipo romántico o familiar.
Word origin
From Latin amor 'love' plus the adjective-forming suffix -osus (via medieval amorosus), literally meaning 'full of love'.
Usage tips
- Often covers both romantic and family affection, so speakers tend to use cariñoso or tierno for everyday parental or friendly warmth.
Other meanings
- amorousadjective
- caringadjective
Opposites
- fríocoldadjective
- indiferenteindifferentadjective
Related words
- amorlovenoun
- amorosamenteaffectionatelyadverb