Usage Note
Amar expresses deep, often romantic or spiritual love and feels more elevated and literary than querer, which is the everyday word for loving people. Te quiero is the normal 'I love you' between partners or family; te amo is more intense or poetic. Amar is a perfectly regular -ar verb with no irregularities.
Examples
"Ella ama la música clásica."
Natural Translation
She loves classical music.
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