Amable
Example: El camarero fue muy amable con todos los clientes.
Definition
"Amable" describes someone who is kind, friendly, and considerate towards others. It often refers to a person’s behavior that is polite and pleasant, as in the phrase "El camarero fue muy amable con todos los clientes," meaning the waiter was very kind to all the customers.
Etymology
The word "amable" comes from the Latin verb 'amare,' which means 'to love.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe someone worthy of love or affection, thus someone kind and pleasant. Did you know? The connection to love highlights how kindness was seen as a lovable trait.
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"Amable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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