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"Oso" is a noun which is often translated as "bear", and "amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "oso" and "amor" below.
el oso, la osa(
oh
-
soh
)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. bear
Hay osos pardos en aquellas montañas, pero no vimos ninguno.There are brown bears in those mountains, but we didn't see any.
Había una osa con sus oseznos en el zoo.There was a bear with her cubs at the zoo.
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el amor(
ah
-
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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