What is the Spanish word for "crush"?

Learn how to say "crush" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

crush

Spanish

amor platónico

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Alternative translations of "crush"

amor platónico
flechazo
aplastar
triturar
machacar

Examples of how to use "crush" in Spanish

English
My first crush was in elementary school.
Spanish
Mi primer amor platónico fue en la escuela primaria.
English
She had a secret crush on her classmate.
Spanish
Ella tenía un amor secreto por su compañero de clase.
English
The crowd formed a crush near the exit.
Spanish
La multitud se acumuló cerca de la salida.
English
I felt a crush of emotions that morning.
Spanish
Sentí una avalancha de emociones esa mañana.
English
He described his childhood crush with a smile.
Spanish
Él describió su amor infantil con una sonrisa.

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