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amabilidad

ah-mah-bee-lee-DAHD

nounfA2

kindness?the quality of being friendly and generous

Also:courtesy?polite behavior in social situations,friendliness?a warm and welcoming attitude

📝 In Action

Le agradezco mucho su amabilidad.

I really appreciate your kindness.

Ella siempre nos recibe con mucha amabilidad.

She always welcomes us with great friendliness.

¿Podría tener la amabilidad de abrir la puerta?

Could you have the kindness (be so kind as) to open the door?

Word Connections

Synonyms

gentileza (gentleness/courtesy)
cortesía (politeness)
afabilidad (affability)

Antonyms

grosería (rudeness)
frialdad (coldness)
descortesía (discourtesy)

Common Collocations

con amabilidad – with kindness / kindly
tener la amabilidad de – to be kind enough to
derrochar amabilidad – to be incredibly kind (literally: to waste/pour out kindness)

💡 Grammar Points

The '-dad' Ending

In Spanish, words that end in '-dad' (like amabilidad, felicidad, or ciudad) are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'el' instead of 'la'

Mistake: "el amabilidad"

Correction: la amabilidad (because words ending in -dad are feminine).

⭐ Usage Tips

Polite Requests

If you want to ask for a favor very politely, start your sentence with '¿Tendría la amabilidad de...?' (Would you have the kindness to...?). It sounds much more elegant than just asking directly.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: amabilidad

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the most polite way to ask someone to wait?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

amable(kind/nice) - adjective

amablemente(kindly) - adverb

amar(to love) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'amabilidad' and 'bondad'?

'Amabilidad' usually refers to your outward behavior and manners (being polite and friendly), while 'bondad' refers to a deeper, inner quality of being a 'good' person (goodness or benevolence).

Can I use 'amabilidad' in a plural form?

Yes, 'amabilidades' exists, but it is rarely used. It would refer to specific 'acts of kindness' or 'polite gestures,' but usually, the singular 'amabilidad' covers everything.