amabilidad

kindness

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amabilidad(

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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. la mujer bonita, la luna llena).

feminine noun

1. (affability)

a. kindness

Quisiera agradecerte la amabilidad y consideración que nos has mostrado.I would like to thank you for the kindness and consideration you have shown us.

Si tratas a las personas con amabilidad y respeto, harás muchos amigos y pocos enemigos.If you treat people with kindness and respect, you'll make many friends and few enemies.

b. pleasantness

La amabilidad de sus modales fue reconfortante.The pleasantness of his manners was refreshing.

2. (polite gesture)

a. courtesy

Por favor, tengan la amabilidad de entrar al salón del examen en silencio.Please, have the courtesy to be quiet while entering the exam room.

amabilidad

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

Noun

1. (general)

a. kindness

¿tendría la amabilidad de…?would you be so kind as to…?

amabilidad

(generosidad) kindness; (cortesía) courtesy

tuvo la amabilidad de acompañarme he was kind enough to come with me; he was good enough to come with me; tenga la amabilidad de please be so kind as to

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