How to Say "i admire" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i admire” is “admiro” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Admiro tu capacidad para mantener la calma en situaciones difíciles.
I admire your ability to stay calm in difficult situations.
Admiro a mi abuela; ella es una mujer muy fuerte.
I admire my grandmother; she is a very strong woman.
Yo admiro mucho el arte moderno.
I really admire modern art.
The 'Yo' Form
In Spanish, the ending '-o' on a verb like 'admirar' almost always tells you that the subject is 'yo' (I). 'Admiro' means 'I admire,' without needing the word 'yo' explicitly.
Regular -AR Verbs
'Admirar' is a regular '-ar' verb. Once you know the pattern for one regular '-ar' verb (like 'hablar' or 'cantar'), you can conjugate 'admirar' easily in all tenses.
Using 'a' incorrectly
Mistake: “Admiro mucho por esa persona.”
Correction: Admiro mucho a esa persona. (The personal 'a' is needed before a person who is the direct receiver of the action.)
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