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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(
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mohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el apego(
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peh
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goh
)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.
