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amada

[ɐ.ˈma.dɐ]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: amadas
beloved; loved one; sweetheart
1. A woman who is loved; a female lover or sweetheart
He wrote poetry for his beloved.
Ele escrevia poesia para sua amada.
2. Feminine form of 'amado' (loved, cherished)
The beloved daughter returned home.
A filha amada retornou para casa.
NYC Slang
babe, boo, sweetheart, main squeeze
Synonyms
queridanamoradacompanheiradileta
Antonyms
inimigaodiada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amada
Common usage for romantic partner or beloved
Rio de Janeiro
amada
Standard usage, may use 'namorada' more frequently in casual speech
São Paulo
amada
Standard usage, often replaced by 'namorada' or 'companheira' in modern contexts
Portugal
amada
More literary or romantic usage; 'namorada' preferred in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

a minha amada
ser amada de todos
ganhar o coração da amada
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