aman
AH-mahn
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📝 In Action
Ellos aman la música clásica.
A1They love classical music.
Espero que mis nietos se aman mucho.
B1I hope that my grandchildren love each other very much.
Ustedes aman el desafío, ¿verdad?
A2You (all) love the challenge, right?
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Aman'
'Aman' is used when talking about 'they' (ellos/ellas) or the formal 'you all' (ustedes) in the present tense. It can express a fact (Indicative) or a wish/emotion (Subjunctive).
Regular -AR Verb Pattern
The verb 'amar' is a regular '-ar' verb. Once you learn the pattern for 'amar,' you can easily conjugate hundreds of other common Spanish verbs like 'hablar' (to talk) and 'cantar' (to sing).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Up 'Ellos' and 'Él'
Mistake: "Using 'aman' when talking about a single person, e.g., 'Mi padre aman la paz.'"
Correction: Use 'ama' for a single person: 'Mi padre ama la paz.' ('Aman' is only for multiple people: 'They love.')
⭐ Usage Tips
Reciprocal Love
To express that two people love each other, always add 'se' before 'aman': 'Ellos se aman' (They love each other).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aman
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aman' to express a *wish* or *emotion* (the Subjunctive form)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aman' and 'quieren'?
Both relate to 'love,' but 'amar' (aman) implies deep, profound love (romantic love, love for family, love for a country). 'Querer' (quieren) is generally less intense, often meaning 'to want' or 'to like/care for' (e.g., loving a friend or wanting an object).
If I am talking to a group of friends in Spain, should I use 'aman'?
No. In Spain, when addressing a group informally ('you all'), you would use the 'vosotros' form, which is 'amáis'. 'Aman' is reserved for 'they' (ellos/ellas) or the formal 'you all' (ustedes), used in most of Latin America.