Meaning
lover, paramour
In a sentence
Lei ha lasciato il marito per un amante.
She left her husband for a lover.
Hai davvero un amante o stai scherzando?
Do you really have a lover, or are you joking?
Non voglio essere l'amante di nessuno.
I don't want to be anyone's lover.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amante | masculine · singular |
| amanti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'amante' for a romantic partner outside marriage; 'innamorato/a' is more general and less scandalous.
- Often implies passion or intensity; avoid for casual relationships.
- Masculine form 'amante' can refer to both genders; feminine 'amante' is rare but possible.