amado
“amado” means “beloved” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
beloved, lovedAlso: darling
📝 In Action
Este es mi libro más amado; lo he leído diez veces.
A2This is my most beloved book; I have read it ten times.
Mi amado esposo siempre me apoya.
B1My beloved husband always supports me.
Word Connections
beloved, loved oneAlso: lover
📝 In Action
El amado regresó después de un largo viaje.
B1The beloved returned after a long journey.
Ella espera la llamada de su amado.
B2She is waiting for the call from her loved one.
Word Connections
📝 In Action
Yo he amado a esa mujer toda mi vida.
A1I have loved that woman all my life.
Ellos no habían amado antes de conocerse.
B1They had not loved before meeting each other.
Word Connections
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: amado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'amado' as a Participle (part of a verb phrase)?
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📚 Etymology
Comes directly from the Latin verb *amare*, meaning 'to love.' The '–ado' ending is the standard way to form the past participle for '-ar' verbs in Spanish, preserving the ancient Latin structure.
First recorded: Old Spanish (c. 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'amado' and 'querido'?
'Amado' (beloved, loved) often implies a deeper, more passionate, or formal kind of love, perhaps in a literary sense. 'Querido' (dear, wanted) is much more common and is used broadly for friends, family, and as a standard greeting ('Mi querido amigo').