amén
“amén” means “Amen” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Amen
Also: So be it, Agreed
📝 In Action
Que la paz de Dios esté con todos nosotros. Amén.
A1May the peace of God be with us all. Amen.
¡Esperemos que el proyecto salga bien! Amén a eso.
B1Let's hope the project turns out well! Amen to that (I completely agree).
amen (the word)
Also: final consent
📝 In Action
El sermón terminó con un fuerte amén colectivo.
B1The sermon ended with a loud collective amen.
Nadie quería dar el amén a su propuesta, era demasiado arriesgada.
B2No one wanted to give consent (the final word) to his proposal; it was too risky.
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Quick Quiz: amén
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'amén' as a noun, referring to an action or object?
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📚 Etymology▼
This is one of the oldest words still in common use! It comes from the Latin 'amen', which itself was borrowed directly from the ancient Greek 'amēn', and ultimately from the Hebrew word 'āmēn', meaning 'surely,' 'truly,' or 'so be it.'
First recorded: Ancient times (Biblical usage)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'amén' have an accent mark?
Spanish rules dictate that words ending in 'n', 's', or a vowel are normally stressed on the second-to-last syllable. Since 'amén' is stressed on the last syllable (a-MEN), it requires the accent mark over the 'e' to show that it breaks the normal stress pattern.