Questions & Answers about Adoro-te.
Why is te attached to the verb with a hyphen?
In European Portuguese, direct object pronouns like te typically attach to the end of the verb with a hyphen. This is very different from English, where the pronoun comes after as a separate word, and also different from Brazilian Portuguese, where it often comes before the verb.
Where is the word for "I" in this sentence?
Which "you" does te refer to?
te is the direct object pronoun for the informal "you" (tu). If you were speaking to someone formally, you would use o or a instead, resulting in Adoro-o or Adoro-a.
Is Adoro-te used romantically or just between friends?
It can be both! While amo-te means "I love you" and is quite strong or romantic, adoro-te is a bit lighter. It is very commonly used among close friends to say "I really like you" or "I adore you", but can also be used with romantic partners.
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