Amable
Example: La professora és molt amable amb tots els alumnes.
Definition
"Amable" is an adjective describing someone who is kind, friendly, and considerate towards others. It often refers to behavior that is pleasant and helpful, such as in the phrase 'La professora és molt amable amb tots els alumnes,' meaning the teacher is very kind to all the students.
Etymology
The word "amable" comes from the Latin verb 'amare,' meaning 'to love.' It evolved through Old Spanish and Catalan to describe someone who is lovable or kind. Did you know? The root 'am-' is also the basis for words like 'amorous' and 'amiable,' all connected to the idea of love and kindness.
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"Amable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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