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"Simpático" is an adjective which is often translated as "nice", and "amable" is an adjective which is often translated as "kind". Learn more about the difference between "simpático" and "amable" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. nice
Ha sido un placer conocer a una chica tan simpática.It has been a pleasure to meet such a nice girl.
b. likeable
Su novio es un tipo simpático; siempre está sonriendo.Her boyfriend is such a likeable guy; he's always smiling.
c. pleasant
Nuestros vecinos son gente muy simpática.Our neighbors are very pleasant people.
d. friendly
Los niños de Carmen son muy simpáticos con sus compañeros de clase.Carmen's children are very friendly to their classmates.
e. kind
Tu abuelo me parece muy simpático.I think your grandad seems very kind.
a. sympathetic
Los doctores creen que es un problema con su sistema nervioso simpático.The doctors believe it's a problem with his sympathetic nervous system.
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amable(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. kind
Fue amable de tu parte ayudarme.It was kind of you to help me.
b. nice
Hay que ser amable con los recién llegados.You have to be nice to newcomers.
c. amiable
Los nuevos vecinos son muy amables.The new neighbors are quite amiable.
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