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amables

ah-MAH-blehs

Adjectivem/fA1
kind?Describing multiple people or things,friendly?Describing a group's demeanor
Also:amiable?More formal description,lovely?Used to describe people or actions

📝 In Action

Los vecinos son muy amables y siempre ayudan.

A1

The neighbors are very kind and always help.

Tus palabras fueron muy amables. Gracias.

A2

Your words were very kind. Thank you.

En general, las enfermeras de este hospital son amables y profesionales.

B1

In general, the nurses at this hospital are friendly and professional.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gentiles (kind, gentle)
  • cordiales (cordial, warm)

Antonyms

  • groseros (rude)
  • antipáticos (unfriendly)

Common Collocations

  • personas amables – kind people
  • gestos amables – kind gestures

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Adjective Rule

Since the singular form ('amable') ends in a vowel ('e'), you form the plural by simply adding an 's' to the end.

Gender-Neutral

This adjective is 'gender-neutral,' meaning you use 'amables' whether you are describing a group of men (los hombres) or a group of women (las mujeres).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Plural Agreement

Mistake: "Los clientes fueron muy amable."

Correction: Los clientes fueron muy amables. (The adjective must end in -s to match the plural subject.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Requests

To sound polite when asking for something, you can use the phrase 'sea tan amable de...' (be so kind as to...).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: amables

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'amables'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

amable(kind (singular)) - adjective
amabilidad(kindness) - noun
amar(to love) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'amables' used for both men and women?

Yes! The singular form 'amable' ends in 'e,' making it an adjective that doesn't change based on gender. Therefore, the plural 'amables' is used for groups of men, groups of women, or mixed groups.

What is the difference between 'amables' and 'simpáticos'?

Both mean friendly/nice, but 'simpáticos' often describes someone who is fun, charming, and easy to get along with, while 'amables' focuses more on inherent kindness, politeness, and helpfulness.