adora
“adora” means “adores” in Spanish (He/she/it adores).
adores, worshipsAlso: idolizes, you (formal) adore
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Mi sobrina adora a su gato.
A1My niece adores her cat.
¿Usted adora el café fuerte?
A2Do you (formal) adore strong coffee?
La comunidad adora a ese artista por su humildad.
B1The community idolizes that artist because of his humility.
¡Adora a Dios con todo tu corazón! (This is the informal imperative form)
B1Adore God with all your heart!
Word Connections
Indicative
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: adora
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'adora' to talk about a person?
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📚 Etymology
Comes directly from the Latin verb *adorare*, which meant 'to address, to worship, or to speak to.' It has kept its core meaning related to deep respect and devotion.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'adora' the only form of the verb 'adorar'?
No, 'adora' is just one form. It is the present tense conjugation for 'él, ella, usted' (he, she, formal you), and it is also the informal command ('tú' imperative) form.
When should I use 'adora' instead of 'ama' (loves)?
'Adora' implies a greater intensity of love or devotion, often bordering on worship or obsession. You might say 'Mi hijo adora los dinosaurios' (My son is obsessed with dinosaurs), but 'ama' is generally reserved for more balanced, deep human love.