amabas
“amabas” means “you used to love” in Spanish (describing a feeling that lasted for a while in the past).
you used to love
Also: you were loving, you loved
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Tú amabas jugar en el jardín de niños.
A2You used to love playing in the garden as a child.
Pensé que amabas a tu gato.
A2I thought you loved your cat.
En aquel entonces, amabas la música clásica.
B1Back then, you were loving classical music.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "amabas" in Spanish:
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Which sentence best uses 'amabas' to describe a past habit?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'amare,' which has meant 'to love' for thousands of years.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'amabas' mean 'you loved' or 'you used to love'?
It can mean both! In English, we use different phrases, but in Spanish, 'amabas' covers any love that was happening continuously or habitually in the past.
Can I use 'amabas' for a person I just met?
Generally no. 'Amabas' is the informal form for 'tú.' If you are speaking very formally, you would use 'amaba' (for usted).