paramour
[/ˈpærəmʊr/ or /ˌpærəˈmʊr/]
nounpl: paramours
amante
1. A lover, especially one in an illicit or secret relationship; a person with whom someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship outside of marriage
The scandal revealed that the politician had taken a paramour while married.
O escândalo revelou que o político tinha uma amante enquanto era casado.
2. An archaic or poetic term for a beloved person or sweetheart
In medieval literature, knights often sought the favor of their paramours.
Na literatura medieval, os cavaleiros frequentemente buscavam o favor de suas amadas.
The word 'paramour' carries historical and literary weight in English, often appearing in classic literature and period pieces. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'amante' is more straightforward and less archaic. The term implies secrecy and illicitness, reflecting the stigma historically associated with extramarital relationships. In contemporary usage, it's somewhat formal; younger speakers might use 'ficante' (Brazil) or other modern slang terms instead.
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