amable
/aˈmable/
The English word kind is translated into Spanish as amable.
Amable is used to describe someone as benevolent, courteous, friendly or generous.
Meaning: benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective amable is invariant in gender, but it must agree in number with the noun it modifies, becoming amables in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmable/
Did you know?
- While 'amable' describes a person's character, if you want to describe a 'kind of' thing, like a 'kind of fruit', you must use the word tipo or clase instead.
- The root of amable is the Latin amare, meaning 'to love'. Literally, the word describes someone who is 'able to be loved'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone muy amable after a service is not just a compliment but a standard way to say 'thank you' while ending an interaction.
Examples in context
- Él es muy amable.He is very kind.This sentence is useful for using amable to describe a person.Tatoeba #945530 by hayastan, translation #480142 by CK
- El niño es amable.The boy is kind.Tatoeba #758526 by Shishir, translation #46327 by CK
- Él es amable conmigo.He's kind to me.This sentence is useful for using amable to show someone is kind to another person.Tatoeba #594579 by Shishir, translation #391578 by CK
- Mi jefe es muy amable y siempre está dispuesto a ayudarMy boss is very kind and always willing to help.
- La señora García es tan gentil que siempre saluda a todosMrs. Garcia is so kind that she always greets everyone.
- Mi abuela es una persona bondadosa que siempre ayuda a los demásMy grandma is a kind person who always helps others.
- Mi perro es muy cariñoso y siempre está contento de vernosMy dog is very affectionate and always happy to see us.
- Mi vecino es buena gente, siempre está dispuesto a ayudarMy neighbor is kind, he's always ready to help.
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a helpful neighbor.
- MaríaEl vecino nos ayudó con las bolsas.The neighbor helped us with the bags.
- MateoSí, él siempre es muy amable.Yes, he is always very kind.
- MaríaEs agradable tener a alguien así cerca.It is nice to have someone like that nearby.
- MateoTienes razón, Mateo es un gran hombre.You are right, Mateo is a great man.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
