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"Apego" is a noun which is often translated as "attachment", and "amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "apego" and "amor" below.
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.
el amor()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).