Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Kind" in Spanish: amable
amable
Kind in Spanish is amable. It does not change for gender: Él es amable. Ella es amable. The plural is amables for both.
At a shop
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How to pronounce amable
Say it
ah-MAH-bleh
/a.ˈma.βle/
ah-MAH-bleh. Stress MAH. Soft b; final e like eh.
"Kind" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| amable | kind, friendly Same form for masculine and feminine. | Same form for masculine and feminine. |
| amables | kind (plural) For more than one person. | For more than one person. |
| muy amable | very kind Polite thanks after help. | Polite thanks after help. |
| sea amable | be kind (formal) Formal usted command. | Formal usted command. |
How to use amable in real life
- 1At a shop
El cajero fue muy amable conmigo.
The cashier was very kind to me.
Amable after ser/estar-related fue.
- 2Describing a neighbor
Mi vecina es amable y calmada.
My neighbor is kind and calm.
Amable stays the same for a woman.
- 3Thanking a group
Ustedes son amables por esperar.
You all are kind to wait.
Amables is the plural. Ustedes, not vosotros.
Mistakes English speakers make with amable
Incorrect: Ella es amablo.
Correct: Ella es amable.
Amable does not take -o/-a gender endings.
Incorrect: Ellos son amable.
Correct: Ellos son amables.
Use plural amables for more than one.
Good to know
Muy amable is a high-frequency polite line in Latin American shops and offices. Amable praises manners more than deep generosity; for warm-hearted, people also say buena gente or bondadoso/a.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a helpful pharmacy
ChatPal
La farmacéutica fue amable, ¿verdad?
The pharmacist was kind, right?
You
Sí, muy amable. Explicó cada pastilla.
Yes, very kind. She explained each pill.
ChatPal
Me gusta cuando el personal es amable.
I like when the staff is kind.
You
Totalmente. Vuelvo a esta farmacia.
Totally. I’ll come back to this pharmacy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kind" in Spanish
Does amable change for gender?
No. Amable is the same for men and women. Plural: amables.
How do I say very kind?
Muy amable. Common after someone helps you.
Is amable formal?
It works in polite and casual talk. Muy amable is especially polite.
Amable vs bueno?
Amable is kind/courteous; bueno/a is good more broadly.
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