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    Afable (en. Affable)

    /aˈfa.βle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Applies to a person who is very talkative and accessible in their interactions.
    Juan is so affable that everyone feels comfortable coming to him with their problems.
    Juan es tan afable que todos se sienten cómodos acudiendo a él con sus problemas.
    Describes someone who has a sweet and pleasant character.
    The teacher is affable; she always smiles and listens to her students.
    La maestra es afable, siempre sonríe y escucha a sus alumnos.
    Refers to someone who is sociable and easy to deal with.
    The host of the event was affable, which made everyone enjoy the gathering.
    La anfitriona del evento fue afable, lo que hizo que todos disfrutaran de la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'affabilis', meaning 'easily spoken to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affable with everyone
    Treats all people with kindness.
    afable con todos
    to be affable
    To have a kind and approachable attitude.
    ser afable
    affable and communicative
    A person who expresses themselves easily and is friendly.
    afable y comunicativo

    Related Words

    kindness
    The quality of being kind and attentive to others.
    amabilidad
    courteous
    Someone who has good manners and education.
    cortés
    sociability
    The ability to relate to others in a friendly manner.
    sociabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Typical of someone who always has a smile.
    That guy is the affable one in the group, always cheering others on.
    Ese tipo es el afable del grupo, siempre anima a los demás.
    Colloquial definition for someone who is like a friend.
    He is so affable that it seems like he has always known us for life.
    Es tan afable que parece que siempre nos conoce de toda la vida.