love

• Sentimento profundo de afeto, carinho ou forte atração por outra pessoa, por um animal, uma coisa ou uma ideia. Também pode designar o próprio objeto desse sentimento ou usos afetivos como forma de tratamento.

A noun referring to a deep feeling of affection, attachment, or strong liking towards a person, thing, or idea.

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1. Deep affectionA1formal

   A strong feeling of affection and attachment towards a person.

   Afeição profunda

   • Their love for each other lasted a lifetime.
   • She confessed her love to him under the stars.
   • Young love can be very intense and passionate.

   Sinônimosadorationaffectionattachmentcaredevotionendearmentfondnessregardtendernesswarmth

   Antônimosanimositydetestationenmityhatehatredhostilityloathing

2. A2informal

   A romantic relationship between two people.

   Amor

   • They are in love and planning to get married.
   • First love is often unforgettable.
   • Puppy love is common among teenagers.

   Sinônimosaffairamourliaisonlove affairrelationshipromance

3. Strong likingA1informal

   A great liking or enthusiasm for something.

   Paixão

   • She has a love for classical music.
   • His love of adventure led him to climb mountains.
   • I have a love for chocolate ice cream.

   Sinônimosappreciationattachmentdevotionenjoymententhusiasmfondnesslikingpartialitypassionpenchantpredilectionrelishweakness

   Antônimosaversiondetestationdislikehatredloathing

4. Tennis scoreB1formalsport

   A score of zero in tennis.

   Pontuação zero no tênis

   • The score is 15-love in the first game.
   • She won the point, making it love-30.
   • Love means nothing in tennis scoring.

• Verbo que expressa forte afeto, carinho ou prazer em relação a alguém ou algo.

A verb used to express strong affection, liking, or enjoyment towards someone or something.

1. Feel deep affectionA1formal

   To have strong feelings of affection and care for someone or something.

   Amar

   • She loves her family very much.
   • I love spending time with my friends.
   • They love each other deeply.

   Sinônimosadorecare forcherishtreasureworship

   Antônimosabhordespisedetesthateloathe

2. Like very muchA1informal

   To really enjoy or like something a lot.

   Gostar muito

   • I love chocolate ice cream.
   • He loves playing soccer on weekends.
   • She loves reading mystery novels.

   Sinônimosadorecherishrelishsavortreasure

   Antônimosabhordespisedetesthateloathe

3. Romantic loveA2formal

   To have romantic feelings for someone.

   Amor romântico

   • He loves her and wants to marry her.
   • Do you love him?
   • They fell in love at first sight.

   Sinônimosadorecare forcherishtreasureworship

   Antônimosdespisehateloathe