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"Paz" is a form of "paz", a noun which is often translated as "peace". "Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "amor" and "paz" below.
el amor()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. love
El amor de una madre es incondicional.A mother's love is unconditional.
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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la paz()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. peace
Tras años de guerra, por fin llegó la paz.After years of war, peace finally arrived.
a. peace
Piérdete en la naturaleza y encuentra la paz.Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
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