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"Amado" is a form of "amado", a noun which is often translated as "lover". "Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "amado" and "amor" below.
el amado, la amada, amado(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. lover
¿Sabías que Gloria tiene un amado?Did you know that Gloria has a lover?
b. sweetheart
Mi amada me dio este pañuelo; ¡no me lo quitará nunca!My sweetheart gave me this kerchief; I will never take it off!
c. beloved
Su amado murió en la guerra y Virginia nunca se casó.Her beloved died in the war and Virginia never married.
a. loved one
¿Hay algún familiar u otro amado a quien piensas añadir en tu testamento?Is there any family member or other loved one who you're planning on putting in your will?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. beloved
El día de mi cumpleaños, mi amado esposo me trató como una reina.My beloved husband treated me like a queen on my birthday.
b. dear
Oh, mi amada Ingrid, eres la mujer más bella que jamás he visto.Oh, my dear Ingrid, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.
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el amor(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. love
El amor verdadero es difícil de encontrar.True love is difficult to find.
a. love
Ella se casó con su primer amor.She married her first love.
a. honey
Ven aquí, amor, y dame un abrazo.Come here, honey, and give me a hug.
b. love
¿Qué te pasa, amor? ¡Cuéntame!What's the matter, love? Talk to me!
c. sweetie
Buenos días, amor. ¿Quieres café?Good morning, sweetie. Do you want coffee?
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