How to Say "cherishes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cherishes” is “ama” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Has deep affection for
Examples
Mi abuela ama las flores de su jardín.
My grandmother loves the flowers in her garden.
Él ama el deporte y la vida sana.
He loves sport and a healthy life.
Usted ama la música clásica, ¿verdad?
You (formal) love classical music, right?
Use of the Personal 'A'
When 'ama' is used to love a person, pet, or personalized entity, you must place the small word 'a' right after the verb: 'Ella ama a su esposo' (She loves her husband).
Confusing Verb forms
Mistake: “Using 'yo ama' instead of 'yo amo' or 'tú ama' instead of 'tú amas'.”
Correction: Remember that 'ama' is only for 'he, she, it, or you (formal)'. The 'yo' form always ends in -o ('amo').
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