amen
AH-men
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que se amen siempre.
B1I hope they love each other forever.
¡Amen a sus enemigos!
B2Love your enemies!
Busco personas que amen la música clásica.
B1I'm looking for people who love classical music.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Wishes and Feelings' Form
'Amen' is used when the action of loving isn't a guaranteed fact, like in 'I hope they love' or 'It's possible they love.'
Giving Commands to a Group
Use 'amen' when you are telling a group of people (ustedes) to love something or someone directly.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'amen' with 'aman'
Mistake: "Using 'amen' for a simple fact like 'They love pizza.'"
Correction: Use 'aman' for facts (Ellos aman la pizza) and 'amen' for wishes (Espero que amen la pizza).
The Missing Accent
Mistake: "Writing 'amen' when you mean the religious word 'amén'."
Correction: If you are ending a prayer, use 'amén' with an accent. Without the accent, it is always a verb form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Look for 'Que'
You will almost always see the word 'que' shortly before 'amen' when it's being used to express a wish or a requirement.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: amen
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence expresses a wish rather than a fact?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amen' the same as 'amén'?
No. 'Amén' (with an accent) is the religious word meaning 'so be it.' 'Amen' (without an accent) is a form of the verb 'amar' meaning 'they/you all love' in specific contexts like wishes.
When do I use 'amen' instead of 'aman'?
Use 'aman' for facts (They love). Use 'amen' for things that aren't facts yet, like wishes (I hope they love) or commands (Love each other!).