kind
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kind of

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"Kind" is an adjective which is often translated as "amable", and "kind of" is a phrase which is often translated as "un poco". Learn more about the difference between "kind" and "kind of" below.

kind(

kaynd

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (friendly)

a. amable

It was kind of you to help me.Fue amable de tu parte ayudarme.

b. atento

The staff of the hotel was very kind, constantly asking us if we needed anything.El personal del hotel era muy atento y nos preguntaba constantemente si necesitábamos algo.

c. bueno

Be kind to your little sister! Lend her your toy cars!¡Sé bueno con tu hermanita! ¡Préstale tus autitos!

d. bondadoso

The man appeared to be intimidating, but he had a kind look in his eyes.El hombre parecía intimidante, pero tenía una mirada bondadosa.

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

2. (sort)

a. el tipo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

There were all kinds of books at the library.Había todo tipo de libros en la biblioteca.

b. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

What kind of wine do you prefer?¿Qué clase de vino prefieres?

kind of(

kaynd

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (rather)

a. un poco

Going to my ex-husband's wedding was kind of weird.Ir a la boda de mi exmarido fue un poco raro.

b. medio