The Present Tense of amar is used to express actions happening right now or facts that are currently true. For example, Yo amo la música clásica. (I love classical music.)
Amar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Amar (to love) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | amo |
| Tú | amas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | ama |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | amamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | amáis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | aman |
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Usage of Amar in the Present Tense
Amar generally means to love, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To love romantically: For example, Yo amo a mi esposa con todo mi corazón. (I love my wife with all my heart.)
To love platonically: For example, Amamos a nuestros amigos y familiares. (We love our friends and family.)
To love an activity: For example, Amo jugar al fútbol los fines de semana. (I love playing soccer on the weekends.)
To really like something (colloquial): For example, Amo esa película, la he visto mil veces. (I love that movie, I’ve seen it a thousand times.)
To desire sexually (vulgar): For example, Vosotros amáis a esa chica, ¿verdad? (You guys desire that girl sexually, don’t you?)
Examples
Examples of Amar in the Present Tense
Yo amo la música latina. (I love Latin music.)
Tú amas el fútbol, ¿verdad? (You love soccer, right?)
Ella ama viajar y conocer nuevos lugares. (She loves to travel and discover new places.)
Nosotros amamos las fiestas familiares. (We love family gatherings.)
¿Amáis la comida mexicana? (Do you all like Mexican food?)
Ellos aman ir al cine los fines de semana. (They love going to the movies on weekends.)
Mi amigo ama la salsa, ¡baila muy bien! (My friend loves salsa, he dances really well!)
¿Amas las telenovelas? Son muy populares. (Do you love soap operas? They are very popular.)
Los jóvenes aman la música urbana. (Young people love urban music.)
Nosotros amamos las vacaciones en la playa. (We love beach vacations.)
¿Amáis el café recién hecho? (Do you all like freshly brewed coffee?)
Ellas aman ir de compras los fines de semana. (They love going shopping on weekends.)
Mi hermano ama los videojuegos, ¡es un vicio! (My brother loves video games, it’s an addiction!)
¿Amas la naturaleza? Hay muchos parques hermosos. (Do you love nature? There are many beautiful parks.)
Nosotros amamos las fiestas al aire libre. (We love outdoor parties.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Amar (to love) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo amo | I love |
| Tú amas | You love |
| Él / Ella / Usted ama | He / She / You (formal) loves |
| Nosotros / Nosotras amamos | We love |
| Vosotros / Vosotras amáis | You all love |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes aman | They / You all (formal) love |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.