amamos
ah-MAH-mos
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Amamos las películas de ciencia ficción.
A1We love science fiction movies.
Amamos este lugar desde que éramos niños.
A2We loved this place since we were children. (Here 'amamos' is past tense)
Nosotros amamos a nuestros hijos más que a nada.
A1We love our children more than anything.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'We' Form (Nosotros)
The '-amos' ending always tells you that the action is being performed by 'we' (nosotros/as). This pattern is true for all regular verbs ending in -ar.
Present or Past?
A special quirk of 'amamos' is that it means both 'we love' (Present Tense) and 'we loved' (Simple Past Tense). You must rely on the context or other time words in the sentence to know which meaning is intended.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Present and Past
Mistake: "Using 'amamos' for the past when the context is unclear, forcing the listener to guess."
Correction: If you need to emphasize that the action was definitely in the past, use a time marker: 'Ayer amamos el concierto' (Yesterday we loved the concert).
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Querer'
While 'querer' also means 'to love' (especially when talking about people), 'amar' is stronger and generally reserved for deep, romantic love or profound devotion to something (like a country or an ideal).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: amamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'amamos' in the Past Tense (we loved)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'amamos' means 'we love' (present) or 'we loved' (past)?
You have to look at the rest of the sentence. If there are words like 'siempre' (always) or 'todos los días' (every day), it's the present. If there are words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'la semana pasada' (last week), it's the past. If the context is missing, both translations are technically possible, but the present tense ('we love') is the most common default meaning.
Is it better to use 'amar' or 'querer' when talking about loving a person?
For romantic partners, 'amar' is usually preferred as it expresses deeper, more profound love. For family, friends, or general affection, 'querer' is often used, as it is slightly less intense.