amantes
1. People who are in a romantic or sexual relationship with each other
The lovers walked hand in hand through the park.
Os amantes caminhavam de mãos dadas pelo parque.
2. People who have a strong passion or enthusiasm for something
Coffee lovers enjoy trying different brewing methods.
Os amantes de café gostam de experimentar diferentes métodos de preparo.
3. People engaged in an extramarital affair
The scandal involved two prominent lovers meeting secretly.
O escândalo envolveu dois amantes proeminentes se encontrando secretamente.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'amantes' typically refers to lovers in a romantic or extramarital context. For casual dating couples, 'namorados' is more common. In the US, 'lovers' carries romantic connotations and is often used poetically, while in Brazil it can imply passion or illicit relationships. The term is widely used in literature and popular culture across both cultures.
NYC Slang
bae (when referring to romantic partners in casual context)
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