Using 'Adoro' for 'I want'

When 'adoro' refers to a specific person or pet, you must insert the word 'a' right before them. Example: 'Adoro a mi madre' (I adore my mother). If you are referring to a thing or activity, you skip the 'a'.

The Personal 'A'

While you can use 'adoro' for a partner, 'te amo' (I love you) is the standard for deep, romantic love. 'Te adoro' often expresses admiration and deep fondness, suitable for friends, family, or partners.

Affection vs. Romance

Extremely common way to express deep love or admiration for a person, pet, activity, or object.

The meaning of 'adoro' completely shifts depending on the context. If the sentence involves temples, deities, or religious figures, it means 'I worship.' Otherwise, it means 'I love/adore.'

Context Shift

Used in formal or religious contexts to mean worshiping a deity or sacred object.

Learn the meaning of 'adoro' (I love, I adore, I worship), its usage in expressing deep affection, and the full conjugation of the regular -ar verb 'adorar'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations