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amablemente

a-mah-blay-MEN-tayamaˈβlemente

“amablemente” means “kindly” in Spanish (to do something in a nice or friendly way).

kindly

Also: politely, courteously
A person smiling warmly while handing a single bright flower to a friend.

📝 In Action

Ella me saludó amablemente.

A1

She greeted me kindly.

El conductor nos explicó el camino amablemente.

A2

The driver politely explained the way to us.

Si pides las cosas amablemente, la gente te ayudará más.

B1

If you ask for things politely, people will help you more.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cordialmente (cordially/warmly)
  • atentamente (attentively/courteously)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sonreír amablemente – to smile kindly
  • responder amablemente – to answer politely
  • tratar amablemente – to treat (someone) kindly

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "amablemente" in Spanish:

courteously→kindly→politely→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: amablemente

Question 1 of 2

Which of these describes someone doing something 'amablemente'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish adjective 'amable', which comes from the Latin 'amabilis' (worthy of love), combined with the suffix '-mente' (from the Latin 'mens', meaning 'mind' or 'spirit').

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: amavelmenteItalian: amabilmente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'amablemente' masculine or feminine?

Neither! Words ending in '-mente' (adverbs) are always the same and never change based on gender or number.

Can I use 'amablemente' to start an email?

It is more common to use 'Atentamente' (Sincerely) at the end of an email. 'Amablemente' is usually used to describe the tone of a request within the email.