ama-se

[ˈɑ.mɐ.sə]

verb

one loves; it is loved; he/she/it is loved

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'amar' with the reflexive/impersonal pronoun 'se', expressing passive voice or impersonal action

One loves deeply in this place

Ama-se profundamente neste lugar

2. Used to express a general or universal statement about love without specifying who loves whom

Love is valued in every culture

Ama-se em todas as culturas

3. Passive construction: it is loved

She is loved by everyone

Ama-se a ela por todos

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ama-se

Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

ama-se

Standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

ama-se

Common in formal speech and writing

ama-se ao próximo como a ti mesmo

em português ama-se a língua

ama-se onde se sofre

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