amados, amadas, queridos, queridas
1. Plural form of beloved; people who are deeply loved or cherished
The beloveds gathered around the table for dinner.
Os amados se reuniram ao redor da mesa para jantar.
2. Individuals who are the objects of affection, tenderness, or deep attachment
She spoke warmly of her beloveds during the speech.
Ela falou carinhosamente de seus queridos durante o discurso.
3. Romantic partners or spouses (used affectionately or poetically)
The beloveds exchanged vows before their families.
Os amados trocaram votos diante de suas famílias.
The word 'beloveds' is relatively formal or literary in English usage, commonly appearing in religious texts, classical literature, and romantic poetry. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'amados' and 'queridos' are more frequently used in everyday speech when referring to loved ones. The term reflects cultural values of affection and familial bonds, used both for romantic partners and close family members.
NYC Slang
bae (plural: baes) - informal equivalent meaning loved ones or romantic partners
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