enamorado
“enamorado” means “in love” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
in love
Also: smitten, infatuated
📝 In Action
¿Estás enamorado de tu nueva vecina?
A2Are you in love with your new neighbor (f.)?
Mi hermana está enamorada de la música clásica.
B1My sister is in love with classical music.
Parecen tan enamorados cuando se miran.
A2They look so in love when they look at each other.
sweetheart
Also: lover, boyfriend (m)
📝 In Action
Mi enamorado me envió un mensaje dulce.
B1My sweetheart/boyfriend sent me a sweet message.
Los enamorados se dieron la mano mientras caminaban.
B1The lovers (couple) held hands while they walked.
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Quick Quiz: enamorado
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Which sentence correctly uses 'enamorado' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the combination of the prefix 'en-' (in), the root word 'amor' (love), and the past participle ending '-ado'. It literally means 'placed into a state of love,' tracing back to Vulgar Latin.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'enamorado' end in '-ado' like a past participle?
That is exactly what it is! 'Enamorado' is the past participle of the verb 'enamorar' (to make someone fall in love). When you say 'Estoy enamorado,' you are literally saying, 'I am [having been made] in love,' meaning you are in the resulting state of having been charmed.
Can I use 'enamorado' to describe a platonic friend?
No. 'Enamorado' always refers to romantic or deep passionate love, not friendship. For friendship, use words like 'querido' or 'amigo'.