demasiado amable
/demasjado amable/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "too kind" is said as demasiado amable.
The phrase is used to thank someone who has been exceptionally helpful or generous. While demasiado amable is a standard way to express this, you can also use the informal expression demasiado buena gente to convey that someone is exceptionally kind-hearted.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of demasiado (too or too much) and amable (kind).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people might use demasiado atento or muy atento to express that someone is being too kind.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "you are all too kind" when addressing a group (plural), you change the adjective to demasiado amables.
Did you know?
- While amable translates to 'kind', it shares the same Latin root as the English word 'amiable'. Both originate from the Latin verb 'amare', meaning 'to love'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, responding to demasiado amable with a modest gesture or a soft smile is common to avoid seeming overconfident in accepting praise.
- In certain contexts, demasiado can function as a synonym for 'extremely' rather than 'too much'. In these cases, saying demasiado amable is a high compliment without any negative connotation of excess.
Examples in context
- Realmente eres demasiado amable.You're really too kind.This sentence shows how to use demasiado amable to say that someone is really too kind.Tatoeba #1920986 by Khelm, translation #570373 by FeuDRenais2
- ¡Gracias por traerme café a la cama, eres muy amable!Thank you for bringing me coffee in bed, you're too kind!
- Ramiro es demasiado buena gente, siempre se preocupa por los demás.Ramiro is too kind, he always cares for others.
- El señor García es demasiado amable con sus empleados, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.Mr. Garcia is too kind to his employees, he's always willing to help.
- ¡Eres muy amable por ofrecerme tu ayuda para mudarme!You're too kind for offering to help me move!
- Estela es demasiado buena gente, siempre hace favores desinteresadamente.Estela is too kind-hearted, she always does favors selflessly.
- Gracias por llevarme en coche a la estación, eres demasiado atento.Thank you for giving me a ride to the station, you're too kind.
- Eres demasiado amable conmigo.You are too kind to me.
- Muchas gracias, es usted demasiado amable.Thank you very much, you are too kind.
Example conversation
Alejandro helps Sofía carry her heavy shopping bags.
- Sofía¡Gracias por ayudarme con las bolsas!Thanks for helping me with the bags!
- AlejandroNo es nada, Sofía.It's nothing, Sofía.
- SofíaEres demasiado amable, Alejandro.You are too kind, Alejandro.
- AlejandroCon gusto te ayudo.I'm happy to help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amable, demasiado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
