When do I use "amable" and "amistoso" to describe someone as friendly?
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When do I use "amable" and "amistoso" in sentences to say that someone or something is friendly? "He is friendly." "She is friendly." My husband is friendly." "My sister is friendly." etc.
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updated Dec 12, 2010
posted by Aprendiz
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Welcome to the forum!
"Amable" carries more the meaning of "kind", in the sense of gracious. For example, if someone does a favor for you or a stranger helps you out in some way (for example, gives you directions on how to get somewhere) you can say "Muchas gracias, muy amable".
"Amistoso/a/os/as" is "friendly", as in makes friends easily or is easy to talk to or is outgoing. "Mi hija es muy amistosa" - "My daughter is very friendly" (she makes friends easily, she welcomes people into her life).
I hope this has helped.
updated Mar 10, 2011
posted by mountaingirl123
Gracias, Mountaingirl! - Aprendiz, Dec 12, 2010
