amado
beloved
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/aˈmaðo/
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Cultural Note
Amado/amada is a literary and poetic term for 'beloved' that carries great emotional weight. It's more formal and old-fashioned than 'querido' and is found extensively in Spanish poetry, from medieval verse to modern song lyrics. As a term of address, 'amado mío/amada mía' (my beloved) is deeply romantic and somewhat formal, often reserved for written expression.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi amada, siempre estarás en mi corazón.
My beloved, you will always be in my heart.
Escribió cartas a su amado durante la guerra.
She wrote letters to her beloved during the war.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | amada |
| masculine | amado |
| feminine_plural | amadas |
| masculine_plural | amados |