lovers

[ˈlʌvərz]
nounpl: lovers
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)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sweetheartspartnerscouplesparamoursbelovedsromantics
Antonyms / Antônimos
enemiesrivalsadversaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amantes
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amantes / namorados
Namorados used more commonly for dating couples
São Paulo
amantes / casais
Casais frequently used for couples in general
Portugal
amantes
Same as Brazil; formal usage slightly more conservative

Related Words

loveromancerelationshipaffectionpassionatedevoted

Related Idioms & Phrases

lovers' quarrel
lovers' lane
star-crossed lovers
forbidden lovers
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