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How to Say "lovers" in Spanish

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amantes

/ah-MAHN-tes//aˈman.tes/

nounB1general
Use 'amantes' when referring to romantic partners, especially in contexts where their relationship might be clandestine, passionate, or simply a state of being partners.
A man and a woman standing close together and holding hands, illustrating romantic partners.

Examples

Los amantes se veían en un café discreto todas las tardes.

The lovers saw each other in a discreet café every afternoon.

La película trata sobre dos amantes separados por la guerra.

The movie is about two lovers separated by war.

Gender Flexibility

Since 'amante' ends in '-e', it can refer to both men and women. 'Los amantes' refers to a mixed or male group; 'Las amantes' refers only to a female group.

enamorados

/eh-nah-moh-RAH-dohs//ena.moˈra.ðos/

nounB1general
Choose 'enamorados' to describe a couple who are actively in love, emphasizing the feeling and state of being infatuated with each other, often in a more public or visibly affectionate way.
A simple, colorful illustration of a loving couple holding hands while walking through a sunny green park.

Examples

Vimos a los enamorados sentados en el banco del parque.

We saw the lovers sitting on the park bench.

Los enamorados se dieron un beso de despedida.

The sweethearts gave each other a goodbye kiss.

Using the Article

When 'enamorados' is a noun, it almost always needs the definite article (los/las) in front of it: 'Los enamorados' (The lovers).

Amantes vs. Enamorados

The most common mistake is using 'amantes' when the focus should be on the couple's state of being in love. 'Enamorados' specifically highlights the feeling of being in love, whereas 'amantes' refers more broadly to romantic partners, sometimes with a connotation of secrecy or passion.

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