amada
“amada” means “loved” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
loved, beloved
Also: dear
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Esta es mi amada ciudad natal, donde crecí.
A2This is my beloved hometown, where I grew up.
La reina era amada por todo su pueblo.
B1The queen was loved by all her people.
Encontramos la amada receta de nuestra abuela.
B2We found our grandmother's cherished recipe.
beloved, sweetheart
Also: darling
📝 In Action
El poeta dedicó su mejor verso a su amada.
B1The poet dedicated his best verse to his beloved (sweetheart).
Cada noche, sueña con el rostro de su amada.
B2Every night, he dreams of the face of his love.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'amada' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'amada' is the feminine past participle of the Spanish verb 'amar' (to love), which comes directly from the Latin verb *amāre* (to love).
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amada' only used for romantic love?
No. While it often appears in romantic contexts (especially when used as a noun meaning 'sweetheart'), 'amada' can describe anything deeply cherished, like a 'tierra amada' (beloved land) or a 'familia amada' (loved family).
How is 'amada' related to the verb 'amar'?
'Amada' is the past participle of 'amar' (to love). It means 'loved' and is used to describe something that has received the action of loving. It's the feminine version, just like 'comida' (eaten) is the feminine version of 'comido' (eaten).