amas
“amas” means “you love” in Spanish ((Addressing one person informally)).
you loveAlso: you are loving
📝 In Action
¿De verdad amas la vida en la playa?
A1Do you really love life on the beach?
Sé que tú amas a tu hermano mayor.
A1I know that you love your older brother.
Si amas este libro, deberías leer la secuela.
A2If you love this book, you should read the sequel.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: amas
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase correctly translates '¿Amas la comida picante?'
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🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
'Amas' comes directly from the regular Latin verb *amāre* (to love). The root has stayed consistent across Spanish and other Romance languages.
First recorded: Appears in early Romance texts, deriving from Vulgar Latin verb conjugations dating back to the 8th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amas' a very strong form of love?
Yes, 'amar' generally implies a deep, profound, or romantic love (like 'agape' in Greek). For casual liking or loving a friend, Spanish speakers usually prefer the verb 'querer'.
Why is 'amas' sometimes translated as 'you are loving'?
In Spanish, the simple present tense ('amas') is used to express both habitual actions ('you love always') and actions happening right now ('you are loving now'). The continuous form (estás amando) is usually reserved for emphasis.