adoro
/ah-DOH-roh/
I love
Showing deep affection or enthusiasm, illustrating the meaning 'I love'.
adoro(Verb)
I love
?Expressing deep affection or enthusiasm
,I adore
?Expressing admiration
I'm crazy about
?Informal enthusiasm
📝 In Action
Adoro a mi perro, es el más inteligente del mundo.
A1I adore my dog, he is the smartest in the world.
Adoro comer chocolate después de un día difícil.
A2I love eating chocolate after a tough day.
Adoro tu nuevo corte de pelo, te queda muy bien.
A2I love your new haircut, it suits you very well.
💡 Grammar Points
The Personal 'A'
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'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Adoro' for 'I want'
Mistake: "'Adoro un coche nuevo' (using 'adoro' to mean 'I want')."
Correction: Use 'Quiero un coche nuevo' (I want a new car). 'Adoro' is only for emotional affection or admiration, not for expressing needs or desires.
⭐ Usage Tips
Affection vs. Romance
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.
Depicting an act of reverence and dedication, illustrating the meaning 'I worship'.
📝 In Action
Adoro al único Dios verdadero, según mi fe.
B2I worship the one true God, according to my faith.
En la iglesia, adoro la cruz y el altar.
B1In the church, I worship the cross and the altar.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Shift
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.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: adoro
Question 1 of 1
If you hear 'Adoro esta canción,' what is the speaker expressing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'adoro' the base form of the verb?
No, 'adoro' is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb in the present tense. The base form, or infinitive, is 'adorar' (to adore/to worship).
How does 'adoro' compare to 'me encanta'?
Both 'adoro' and 'me encanta' (I love it/I am enchanted by it) are used to express great enthusiasm and are generally interchangeable in everyday use, both being stronger than 'me gusta' (I like it).