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"Kind" is an adjective which is often translated as "amable", and "nice" is an adjective which is often translated as "simpático". Learn more about the difference between "kind" and "nice" below.
kind(
kaynd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (friendly)
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.
nice(
nays
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (friendly)
2. (kind)
a. amable
He's always been really nice to older people.Siempre ha sido muy amable con la gente mayor.
3. (pleasant)
a. agradable
We had a really nice time at our new neighbor's house.Tuvimos un tiempo realmente agradable en casa de los nuevos vecinos.
4. (attractive)
a. lindo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
They have a really nice house in the mountains.Ellos tienen una casa muy linda en las montañas.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My bed feels so nice and warm on these cold mornings.Mi cama está tan calientita en estas mañanas frías.
Why don't you take a nice, hot bath while I clean up?¿Por qué no vas a tomarte un buen baño mientras limpio?
