muy amable de tu parte
/mui amable de tu paɾte/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "very kind of you" is expressed as muy amable de tu parte.
This phrase is a polite way to thank someone for a thoughtful or helpful action. While the phrase can stand alone, you often see it used in full sentences by adding a verb at the beginning, such as Es muy amable de tu parte (It is very kind of you) or Fue muy amable de tu parte (It was very kind of you).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase muy amable de tu parte translates literally to "very kind of your part".
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on whom you are addressing. Use muy amable de tu parte when speaking to friends, family or peers. Use muy amable de su parte when speaking to elders, strangers or in professional settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the variation Muy amable por tu parte is commonly used. In Mexico, you might hear the informal expression Te agradezco un chorro to mean "I appreciate you a lot".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the concept in a full sentence, you often add the verb es (is) or fue (was) to the beginning of the phrase.
Did you know?
- While muy amable is a polite thank you, saying it with a slight nod and a smile can function as a polite way to decline a further offer of help.
- If you want to praise someone for being kind through their small, attentive gestures, you can call them a detallista.
- The word muy is a descendant of the Latin multum, making it a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'multi'.
Examples in context
- Muy amable de tu parte.This is very kind of you.This sentence demonstrates the phrase standing alone.Tatoeba #4931607 by Estebitan, translation #4931584 by Ekselans
- Fue muy amable de tu parte invitarme.It was very kind of you to invite me.This sentence shows the phrase used with the verb 'fue' to describe a past action.Tatoeba #1508920 by marcelostockle, translation #54429 by CK
- Fue muy amable de tu parte ayudarnos.It was very kind of you to help us.Tatoeba #8416842 by arh, translation #5831956 by CK
- Gracias por ayudarme con el informe. Fue muy amable de su parte.Thank you for helping me with the report. It was very kind of you.
- Muchas gracias por ayudarme con la mudanza. Eres muy amable.Thank you very much for helping me with the move. You are very kind.
- Mil gracias por tu gentileza al ofrecerme tu casa durante mi visita.A thousand thanks for your kindness in offering me your home during my visit.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro helps Elena carry some heavy boxes.
- Elena¡Muchas gracias por la ayuda!Thank you so much for the help!
- AlejandroNo hay de qué, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
- ElenaEs muy amable de tu parte.It is very kind of you.
- AlejandroSiempre es un placer ayudarte.It is always a pleasure to help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amable, de, muy, parte, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
