Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/amaβiliˈðað/

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Translation

kindness

Word origin

From amable ('kind'), from Latin amabilis ('lovable'), from amare ('to love'). The same root gives English 'amiable' and 'amateur'.

Origin
Latin
Root
amabilis
English cognates
amiable, amicable

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralamabilidades

Examples

.

Thank you for your kindness towards us.

mucha .

He treated us with great kindness from the start.

sorprendió.

The kindness of the people surprised me.

¿ ayudarme ?

Would you be so kind as to help me for a moment?

.

Her kindness made everyone feel comfortable.

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This word is part of lesson 73.