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"Amante" is a noun which is often translated as "lover", and "amado" is a noun which is also often translated as "lover". Learn more about the difference between "amante" and "amado" below.
el amante, la amante(
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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).
a. lover
Ella quería huir con su amante, pero su esposo no le concedió el divorcio.She wanted to run away with her lover, but her husband wouldn't grant her a divorce.
b. mistress (feminine)
La amante de Pablo llamó a la esposa para ponerla al tanto de la aventura.Pablo's mistress called his wife to let her know about the affair.
2. (enthusiast)
a. lover
Los amantes del arte no deben perderse esta nueva muestra de Francisco de Goya.Art lovers should not miss the new exhibition on Francisco de Goya.
el amado, la amada, amado(
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mah
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doh
)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).
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).
