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kind, friendly, courteous, pleasant, agreeable
/aˈmaβle/
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Describes a person’s considerate manner or a pleasing, gentle atmosphere.
Examples
Fue una charla amable, sin discusiones.
It was a pleasant talk without arguments.
La luz amable de la mañana entraba por la ventana.
The gentle morning light came through the window.
Es amable incluso cuando está cansado.
He is kind even when he is tired.
Pasamos una tarde amable en el jardín.
We spent a pleasant afternoon in the garden.
El clima amable invitaba a pasear.
The mild weather invited us to take a walk.
Similar words
afable
agradable
atento
cortés
suave
Meanings
Examples
La camarera fue muy amable con nosotros.
The waitress was very kind to us.
Gracias por tu amable respuesta.
Thank you for your kind reply.
Es amable incluso cuando está cansado.
He is kind even when he is tired.
El vecino nos saludó con una sonrisa amable.
The neighbour greeted us with a friendly smile.
¿Puedes ser más amable con ella?
Could you be kinder to her?
Examples
Pasamos una tarde amable en el jardín.
We spent a pleasant afternoon in the garden.
El hotel tiene un ambiente amable.
The hotel has a welcoming atmosphere.
Fue una charla amable, sin discusiones.
It was a pleasant talk without arguments.
La luz amable de la mañana entraba por la ventana.
The gentle morning light came through the window.
El clima amable invitaba a pasear.
The mild weather invited us to take a walk.
Etymology
From Latin amabilis, “worthy of love”.
FAQ
What does amable mean of a person?
Yes, a pleasant, welcoming environment.
Does it change for feminine nouns?
No: hombre amable, mujer amable.
Often antipático or descortés, depending on context.
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