muy amable de tu parte
/mui amable de tu paɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very nice of you" is expressed in Spanish as muy amable de tu parte.
This phrase is used to thank someone for doing something kind or helpful. While English speakers might say "That is very nice of you", it is more common in Spanish to use a form of the verb ser (such as es or fue) to express this sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase muy amable de tu parte literally translates to "very kind of your part".
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, you typically use the verb ser (as in es muy amable de tu parte or fue muy amable de tu parte) instead of the verb estar to express this idea.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing someone formally using the usted form, replace tu parte with su parte to say muy amable de su parte.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, responding to a compliment with no, no or a modest denial is common before saying muy amable, as accepting praise too directly can be seen as arrogant.
- The word amable comes from the Latin amābilis, which literally translates to 'worthy of being loved'.
- While muy amable de tu parte expresses gratitude, Spanish speakers often use the word detalle to describe the specific act of kindness, such as saying qué detalle to mean 'what a thoughtful touch'.
Examples in context
- Fue muy amable de tu parte ayudarme con mi tarea.It was very nice of you to help me with my homework.This sentence shows how to use the phrase to thank someone for helping with homework.Tatoeba #5001017 by DarkHollow, translation #266706 by CK
- "Eso es muy amable de tu parte", respondió Willie."That's very nice of you," Willie answered.This sentence provides an example of a direct response using the phrase.Tatoeba #180521 by cueyayotl, translation #1517 by brauliobezerra
- Muy amable de su parte, ¡gracias!Very kind of you, thank you!
- ¡Muy buena onda de tu parte! No esperaba esto, graciasVery cool of you! I didn't expect this, thank you
- Es muy amable de tu parte invitarme a cenar.It is very nice of you to invite me to dinner.
Example conversation
Daniel is thanking Sofía for bringing him a coffee.
- DanielGracias por el café, Sofía.Thanks for the coffee, Sofía.
- SofíaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
- DanielEs muy amable de tu parte.It is very nice of you.
- SofíaNo es nada.It's nothing.
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.
