How to Say "to adore" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to adore” is “adorar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
deep affection or liking
Examples
Adoro el helado de chocolate.
I adore chocolate ice cream.
Mis hijos adoran a su perro.
My children adore their dog.
Adoro la forma en que ella cuenta historias.
I love the way she tells stories.
The 'Personal A'
When you adore a specific person or a pet, you must use the word 'a' before their name or the noun. For example: 'Adoro a María' or 'Adoro a mi gato'.
Stronger than Gustar
While 'me gusta' means 'I like,' 'adoro' is much stronger and expresses a deep passion for something.
Missing the 'a' with people
Mistake: “Adoro mi madre.”
Correction: Adoro a mi madre. (Always use 'a' when the object of your affection is a human or a specific animal.)
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