amor

Definitions of amor
  1. noun
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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    antonyms:
    detestación, odio
    the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
    types:
    ardor
    intense feeling of love
    chifladura, enamoramiento
    temporary love of an adolescent
    beneficencia
    doing good; feeling beneficent
    type of:
    emoción
    any strong feeling
  2. noun
    a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved
    synonyms: ligue, novia
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    type of:
    amante, enamorado
    a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
    mujer
    an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
  3. noun
    a relationship between two lovers
    synonyms: amorío, apaño, asunto, aventura, aventura amorosa, camarico, enredo, fato, idilio
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    type of:
    relación
    a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
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