Master, boss - Amo (The 2953rd Most Common Spanish Word)

In Spanish, the word for Master, boss is Amo. This word often comes up when talking about nature & weather, occupation. It can be used as noun. It is the 2953rd most commonly used word in Spanish, classified as a B2 word. You can see example sentences for context below, and you can also listen to their pronunciations by clicking on the speaker icon. Download our app to practice this and the other 3000 most common Spanish words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.

Pronunciation

English: master, boss

Spanish: amo

Examples


The dog knew its master.	El perro conocía a su amo.
The dog waited day after day for its master's return.	El perro esperaba día tras día el regreso de su amo.
Money is a good servant but a bad master.	El dinero es un buen siervo pero un mal amo.
He is his own master.	Él es su propio amo.
Neither God nor Master.	Ni dios ni amo.
Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.	El dinero es un amo terrible, pero un excelente siervo.
In addition, all animals are very attached to his master.	Además, todos los animales son muy apegado a su amo.
Megalodon - the master of ancient oceans (18 photos)	Megalodon - el amo de los antiguos océanos (18 fotos)

He is the master, and you will bend to his will.	Él es el amo, y se someterán a su voluntad.
Ernst Lubitsch was a great master of the sophisticated comedy.	Ernst Lubitsch era un gran amo de la comedia sofisticada.
Sometimes, these Minions can be depressed without a master.	A veces, éstos Minions pueden estar deprimidos sin un amo.
His Majesty is the master of all under heaven.	Su Majestad es el amo de todo bajo el cielo.
For me, Toynbee was the great master of history.	Para mí, Toynbee era el gran amo de la historia.
A pupil may have only one Master in life.	Un alumno puede tener solo un Amo en la vida.
This is the simplest characterization of Master and pupil.	Ésta es la caracterización más simple del Amo y del alumno.
You will regret your words when the day comes, master.	Usted se arrepentirá de sus palabras cuando llegue el día, amo.
When sin is our master, we are unable to resist it.	Cuando el pecado es nuestro amo, somos incapaces de resistirlo.
My master has decided to retire to the home of his sister.	Mi amo ha decidido retirarse a la casa de su hermana.
The root of this word is adon or master.	La raíz de esta palabra es 'adon o amo.
This man was your master, now he is your servant.	Este hombre fue tu amo, ahora es tu sirviente.
The speech of the Master is an act of freedom.	El discurso del Amo es un acto de la libertad.