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amor

[ɐˈmoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: amores
love
1. intense feeling of affection and concern for another person
She felt a deep love for her family.
Ela sentia um amor profundo pela sua família.
2. a beloved person or romantic partner
He called his wife his great love.
Ele chamava sua esposa de seu grande amor.
3. strong liking or passion for something
He has a love for music.
Ele tem amor pela música.
4. in tennis, a score of zero
The score was 15-love in the first set.
O placar era 15-zero no primeiro set.
Synonyms
afetocarinhopaixãodevoção
Antonyms
ódioindiferençaaversão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amor
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amor
commonly used; may be shortened to 'amor' as a term of endearment
São Paulo
amor
standard usage; formal in professional contexts
Portugal
amor
standard usage; may use 'meu amor' as affectionate term more formally

Related Idioms & Phrases

amor à primeira vista (love at first sight)
por amor de (for the sake of)
com amor (with love)
amor próprio (self-esteem/pride)
fazer amor (to make love)
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