Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Love" in Portuguese: amor
o amor
Love in Portuguese is o amor, a masculine noun. To say I love you, use Eu te amo with close partners, or Eu amo você. For softer affection, Brazilians often say Eu gosto de você.
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How to pronounce amor
Say it
ah-MOHR
/a.ˈmoʁ/
ah-MOHR. Stress mohr. In much of Brazil the final r softens toward an h.
"Love" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o amor | love Noun for love as a feeling or theme. | Noun for love as a feeling or theme. |
| amar | to love The verb: eu amo, você ama. | The verb: eu amo, você ama. |
| Eu te amo | I love you Strong romantic line with te. | Strong romantic line with te. |
| Eu amo você | I love you Same meaning with você after the verb. | Same meaning with você after the verb. |
| meu amor | my love / honey Common pet name. | Common pet name. |
How to use amor in real life
- 1Romantic talk
O amor cresce mais a cada dia.
Love grows more each day.
Amor is the noun; the verb line is Eu te amo.
- 2Talking about hobbies
Meu grande amor é a música.
My great love is music.
Amor can mean a passion, not only romance.
- 3Pet name
Oi, meu amor. Você já comeu?
Hi, my love. Have you eaten yet?
Meu amor is a daily affectionate address.
Mistakes English speakers make with amor
Incorrect: Sinto amor a você.
Correct: Sinto amor por você.
With the noun amor, use por before the person: amor por você.
Incorrect: A amor é importante.
Correct: O amor é importante.
Amor is masculine: o amor.
Good to know
Brazilians use amor as a pet name with partners and sometimes with close friends in a playful way. Eu te amo is strong; many early relationships stay with Eu gosto de você until the feeling deepens.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a song dedication at a karaoke bar
ChatPal
Vai cantar uma música de amor?
Are you going to sing a love song?
You
Vou. Essa fala de amor de um jeito simples.
I will. This one talks about love in a simple way.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Amor em português fica bonito na melodia.
Perfect. Love in Portuguese sounds beautiful in melody.
You
Concordo. O amor é o tema favorito do karaoke.
I agree. Love is karaoke's favorite theme.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Love" in Portuguese
How do I say I love you?
Eu te amo or Eu amo você. Both are common; te amo feels a bit more intimate and compact.
Is amor masculine?
Yes: o amor, um amor verdadeiro.
What is softer than Eu te amo?
Eu gosto de você (I like you) or Você é especial para mim.
Can amor mean darling?
Yes. Meu amor and amor work as pet names.
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