enamorada
/eh-nah-moh-RAH-dah/
in love
This illustration shows the emotional state of being 'enamorada' (in love).
enamorada(Adjective)
in love
?describing a woman's emotional state
smitten
?informal, deeply in love
,fond (of)
?less intense affection
📝 In Action
Ella está muy enamorada de su esposo.
A2She is very in love with her husband.
Parece que mi amiga está enamorada, siempre sonríe.
B1It seems like my friend is in love; she is always smiling.
La poetisa estaba enamorada de la naturaleza.
B2The poetess was in love with nature (or: fond of nature).
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar'
To express the state of being in love, you must use the verb estar (to be) before enamorada. Remember, estar is for temporary states or conditions.
Matching Gender
Since this word ends in '-a', it is used only when describing a girl or woman. If you are describing a man, you must change it to enamorado.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser'
Mistake: "Soy enamorada."
Correction: Estoy enamorada. Being in love is seen as a state that can change, so we use *estar*, not *ser* (which is for permanent qualities).
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Intensity
You can easily intensify the feeling by adding words like muy (very), locamente (madly), or profundamente (deeply) before enamorada.
As a noun, 'enamorada' refers to a romantic partner or 'sweetheart.'
enamorada(Noun)
sweetheart
?romantic partner (female)
girlfriend
?romantic relationship, often interchangeable with 'novia'
,lover
?less common, depends on context
📝 In Action
Mi enamorada me acompañó al evento.
B1My sweetheart/girlfriend accompanied me to the event.
Ella es la enamorada de mi primo.
B1She is my cousin's girlfriend/sweetheart.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Article
As a noun, enamorada requires a defining word like la (the) or a possessive word like mi (my) in front of it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Novia vs. Enamorada
While novia is very common for 'girlfriend,' enamorada often sounds a bit more poetic or emphasizes the deep romantic feeling shared.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enamorada
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'enamorada' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'novia' and 'enamorada'?
Both can mean 'girlfriend.' *Novia* is a very common, general term for a current girlfriend or fiancée. *Enamorada* (used as a noun) often emphasizes the *feeling* of being deeply in love and can sound slightly more romantic or tender than *novia*.
Does 'enamorada' mean 'engaged'?
No, not usually on its own. While someone who is engaged is certainly 'enamorada' (in love), the specific word for 'fiancée' or 'engaged woman' is *novia* or *prometida*.