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"El amor" is a form of "amor", a noun which is often translated as "love". "La amistad" is a form of "amistad", a noun which is often translated as "friendship". Learn more about the difference between "el amor" and "la amistad" below.
el amor(
ah
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mohr
)
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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la amistad(
ah
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mees
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tahd
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. friendship
Nuestra amistad ha sido fuerte y duradera.Our friendship has been strong and lasting.
No vamos a dejar que esta pelea arruine una amistad de años.We're not going to let this fight ruin a friendship that has lasted for years.
las amistades
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. friends
Invité a algunas amistades a cenar.I invited some friends for dinner.
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