Adjective · A1 · Spanish glossary

Amable: kind, polite

amable

Pronunciation: ah-MAH-bleh (stress the capital letters)

Amable means “kind, polite” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: kind, polite
  • How to say it: ah-MAH-bleh
  • Forms: amable, amable, amables, amables
  • Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “amable” means and how to use it

Amable means “kind” or “polite.” It is used for people who are helpful and courteous.

Forms of “amable”

DescribesSingularPlural
Masculineamableamables
Feminineamableamables

Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.

Examples with audio

  • El camarero es muy amable.The waiter is very kind.
  • Gracias por ser tan amable.Thank you for being so kind.
  • Las personas aquí son amables.The people here are kind.

Usage tip

Use “ser amable” for a general trait and “ser amable con” for the person you are kind to. The noun is “amabilidad.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “kind, polite” in Spanish?

“kind, polite” in Spanish is “amable.” It is pronounced ah-MAH-bleh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “amable”?

Say ah-MAH-bleh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

How does “amable” change for feminine and plural?

The forms are “amable,” “amable,” “amables,” and “amables.”

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