Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to love" in Spanish: amar
amar
To love in Spanish can be amar. Present forms include amo, amas, and ama. Beginners also hear querer a lot, but this page focuses on amar.
Talking about family
Amo a mi familia mucho.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce amar
Say it
ah-MAHR / AH-moh
/a.ˈmaɾ/
Amar is ah-MAHR. Amo is AH-moh. Stress stays clear on mah in amar.
"to love" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| amar | to love Dictionary form; strong or formal love. | Dictionary form; strong or formal love. |
| amo | I love First-person present. | First-person present. |
| amas / ama | you love / he-she loves Statements and songs. | Statements and songs. |
| amamos / aman | we love / they love Plural forms. | Plural forms. |
| te amo | I love you Stronger than te quiero for many speakers. | Stronger than te quiero for many speakers. |
How to use amar in real life
- 1Talking about family
Amo a mi familia mucho.
I love my family a lot.
Amo a marks the person loved.
- 2About a city
Amas esta ciudad, ¿verdad?
You love this city, right?
Amas is the tú form.
- 3Shared feeling
Amamos la música en vivo.
We love live music.
Amamos is first-person plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with amar
Incorrect: Yo amar pizza.
Correct: Yo amo la pizza. / Me gusta la pizza.
Conjugate amar, or use gustar for food likes.
Incorrect: Amo mi hermano.
Correct: Amo a mi hermano.
People usually need personal a after amar.
Good to know
Good to knowAmar is the textbook love verb. In daily Latin American speech, te quiero is extremely common for partners and family; te amo often feels stronger.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about what matters after a trip
ChatPal
¿Amas viajar solo o con amigos?
Do you love traveling alone or with friends?
You
Amo viajar con amigos.
I love traveling with friends.
ChatPal
Yo amo esos viajes largos en bus.
I love those long bus trips.
You
Sí. Amamos las historias del camino.
Yes. We love the stories from the road.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to love" in Spanish
How do I conjugate amar in the present?
Amo, amas, ama, amamos, aman.
Should I say te amo or te quiero?
Both work. Te quiero is everyday; te amo is often stronger.
Do I need a before people?
Yes usually: amo a mis padres.
How do you pronounce amo?
AH-moh. Open a, clear moh.
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