Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/aˈmoɾ/

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Translation

love

Word origin

From Latin amor ('love'), from amare ('to love'). The same root gives English 'amorous' and 'amateur'.

Origin
Latin
Root
amor
English cognates
amorous, amateur

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralamores

Examples

.

True love does not need grand words.

, .

He did it out of love for his family, not for money.

paciencia, reto supera.

With love and patience, any challenge can be overcome.

abril.

He told her of his love in the April rain.

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Love for animals is learnt from a young age.

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