amable
adjectiveBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “amable” mean in English?
kind/polite
Example sentences
La camarera es muy amable.
The waitress is very kind.
Eres muy amable.
You're very kind.
Es un gesto amable.
It's a kind gesture.
How to use it
Amable means 'kind' or 'nice' (about someone's manner). Ends in -e, so it's invariable for gender (amable / amable). Common in social contexts: muy amable, eres amable.
Common mistake
Amable describes manner and politeness — it doesn't mean 'lovable' or 'amiable' in the romantic sense. Use simpático for 'friendly/nice' as a personality trait.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 4.