How to Say "paramour" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “paramour” is “amante” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1
formal/literary term for a lover
Examples
La novela cuenta la historia de un hombre y su amante secreta.
The novel tells the story of a man and his secret lover/mistress.
Su amante le regaló un collar muy caro.
His lover gave him a very expensive necklace.
The Same Word for Both
Remember, 'amante' is used for both men and women. You use 'el amante' when talking about a man, and 'la amante' when talking about a woman.
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