amoroso

[ ah-muh-roh-soh; Spanish ah-maw-raw-saw ]

noun

1. a medium dry sherry of Spain.

amoroso

/ ˌæməˈrəʊsəʊ /

adjective

1. music (to be played) lovingly

noun

1. a rich sweetened sherry of a dark colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of amoroso¹

1610–20; < Spanish: amorous

Word History and Origins

Origin of amoroso¹

from Italian and Spanish: amorous

Example Sentences

In the early hours on Monday, Mr Amoroso announced that with 80% of the votes counted, President Maduro had an "unassailable lead" with 51% of the vote.

From BBC

Amoroso said Tuesday’s decision is intended to show that EU representatives “are not welcome to come here to our country while the genocidal sanctions against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and especially its government, are maintained.”

From Seattle Times

The announcement came two weeks after the EU temporarily lifted sanctions against four officials linked to the electoral body, including Amoroso, in recognition of the steps taken ahead of the July 28 election.

From Seattle Times

But the relief was vehemently rejected by Venezuela’s government and Amoroso, who argued it was selective and insufficient.

From Seattle Times

Amoroso, under his previous capacity as the country’s comptroller, signed Machado’s ban from office last summer.

From Seattle Times