Amigável
Example: O cachorro é muito amigável com as crianças.
Definition
"Amigável" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is friendly, kind, and pleasant towards others. For example, when a dog is "amigável" with children, it means the dog behaves in a warm and welcoming manner, showing friendliness and affection.
Etymology
The word "amigável" comes from the Portuguese root "amigo," meaning friend, combined with the suffix "-ável," which implies capability or tendency. Thus, "amigável" literally means 'capable of being a friend' or 'friendly.' Did you know? This suffix is common in Portuguese for forming adjectives that describe qualities or aptitudes.
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