adorar
to adore, to worship
verb ah-doh-RAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin 'adorare' (to pray to, to worship), from 'ad-' + 'orare' (to pray).
Also means
to love intensely
Usage Note
Adorar can express religious worship (adorar a Dios) or intense personal love (adoro el café). Unlike amar, which implies a deep sustained love, adorar often conveys enthusiastic delight and is frequently used hyperbolically in everyday speech. It follows regular -ar conjugation patterns.
Examples
"Los niños adoran los helados en verano."
Natural Translation
Children love ice cream in summer.
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