amos
“amos” means “owners” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
owners, masters
Also: bosses
📝 In Action
Los perros siempre se alegran de ver a sus amos.
A2Dogs are always happy to see their owners.
Ellos son los amos del negocio.
B1They are the masters of the business.
come on, let's go
📝 In Action
¡Amos, anda! No te creo nada.
B2Come on, really! I don't believe you at all.
¡Amos, que se nos hace tarde!
B2Let's go, it's getting late!
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📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'amos' (from 'amo') likely comes from the Latin word 'amma,' which meant a nurse or caregiver. Over time, it came to refer to anyone in charge of a household. The slang 'amos' is a shortened version of 'vamos'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amos' the same as 'amamos'?
No. 'Amamos' means 'we love.' 'Amos' means 'owners' or is a slang way to say 'come on' (vamos).
Is 'amos' ever used to mean 'both'?
In very old Spanish or some rural dialects, people used to say 'amos' instead of 'ambos' (both), but you won't hear this in standard modern Spanish.