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"Cordiales" is a form of "cordial", an adjective which is often translated as "cordial". "Amigables" is a form of "amigable", an adjective which is often translated as "friendly". Learn more about the difference between "cordiales" and "amigables" below.
cordial, el cordial(
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dyahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (amiable)
b. friendly
La relación de mis padres es muy cordial pese a estar divorciados.The relationship between my parents is very friendly in spite of the fact that they're divorced.
c. warm
Mi antiguo jefe me preparó una bienvenida cordial pese a los problemas que habíamos tenido.My former boss gave me a warm welcome despite the problems we'd had.
2. (medicine)
a. cordial (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
El doctor recetó al hombre enfermo una bebida cordial.The doctor prescribed the sick man a cordial drink.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (medicine)
a. tonic
En el hospital estaba muy débil, pero tras tomarme el cordial me encontré mejor.In the hospital I was feeling very weak, but after drinking the tonic I felt better.
b. cordial
La enfermera le dijo al paciente que se bebiera el cordial para recuperarse.The nurse told the patient to drink the cordial so he'd get better.
amigable(
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gah
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
