/aˈmaβle/

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Translation

kind, friendly, pleasant

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Word origin

From Latin amabilis ('lovable, friendly'), from amare ('to love'). English 'amiable' and 'amicable' share the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
amabilis
English cognates
amiable, amicable

Grammar

Feminineamable
Masc pluralamables

Examples

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It is very kind of you to give me a hand with the furniture.

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The lady at the hotel was very kind and gave us a better room.

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Would you be so kind as to close the window? It is very cold in here.

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Her kind smile made us feel welcome.

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He was very kind to me when I was ill.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 1: amable, imposible, levantar and 7 more words.