adorar
to adore; to love (intensely)
Pronunciation
/ɐ.du.ˈɾaɾ/
Cultural Note
'Adorar' sits between 'gostar muito' (to like a lot) and 'amar' (to love) in intensity. In Brazil, 'te adoro' can be a way to express strong affection without the full weight of 'te amo.' In Portugal, 'adoro-te' is similarly used. The word also retains its religious meaning of worshiping or adoring God.
📝 Example Sentences
Adoro-te, sabes disso.
I adore you, you know that.
Adoro o teu sorriso.
I love your smile.
Ela adora surpresas românticas.
She loves romantic surprises.
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