romance
word
/ˈɹoʊmæns/, /ɹoʊˈmæns/
ROH-mans, roh-MANS
/ˈɹəʊmæns/, /ɹəʊˈmæns/
ROH-mans, roh-MANS
Definition
Romance is the feeling or expression of love, especially in a close relationship. It can also mean a love story in books, movies, or real life.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English for love and dating: 'romance', 'romantic', 'a romance novel'. It often suggests emotion, attraction, or special gestures like flowers or candlelight. Don't confuse it with 'novel' in contexts where 'romance' means the genre, not just the feeling.
Spanish: romance - amor (relación)Portuguese (BR): romance - amor (relacionamento)Portuguese (PT): romance - amor (relação)Chinese (Simplified): 浪漫爱情 - 爱情故事Chinese (Traditional): 浪漫愛情 - 愛情故事Hindi: रोमांस - प्रेम संबंधArabic: رومانسية - علاقة حبBengali: রোমান্স - প্রেমRussian: романтика - роман (любовный)Japanese: ロマンス - 恋愛Vietnamese: lãng mạn - tình yêu (lãng mạn)Korean: 로맨스 - 연애Turkish: romantizm - aşk (hikâyesi)Urdu: رومانوی - رومانس (محبت کی کہانی)Indonesian: romansa - kisah cinta
Example Sentences
There is no romance between them.
basic
She loves movies with romance and happy endings.
basic
Their romance started in college.
basic
The show has a little action, a little comedy, and just enough romance.
natural
What started as friendship slowly turned into romance.
natural
Honestly, I'm not looking for romance right now.
natural