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"Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love", and "apego" is a noun which is often translated as "attachment". Learn more about the difference between "amor" and "apego" below.
el amor()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el apego()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (affection)
a. attachment
Mauricio siente un gran apego hacia su madre.Mauricio feels a deep attachment to his mother.
Los García prácticamente me criaron, y por eso siento un gran apego hacia ellos.The Garcias practically raised me, and that's why I feel a great attachment towards them.
b. fondness
Les tengo mucho apego a los animales, en especial a los perros.I have a great fondness for animals, especially dogs.
