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"Amo" is a form of "amo", a noun which is often translated as "owner". "Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "amor" and "amo" below.
el amor(
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mohr
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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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el amo(
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moh
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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. owner
Phillip White es el amo de este edificio.Phillip White is the owner of this building.
b. master (of an animal)
Jimmy es el amo de Fluffy.Jimmy is Fluffy's master.
a. employer (male)
Lupita le pidió un día libre a su amo por el cumpleaños de su hijo.Lupita asked her employer for a day off for her son's birthday.
b. master (archaic)
La criada fue al cuarto del amo para darle una carta.The maid went to the master's room to give him a letter.
a. boss
Mi amo en la fábrica me dio un aguinaldo.My boss at the factory gave me a Christmas bonus.
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