Amén (en. Amen)

/aˈmen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of agreement used to conclude prayers in religious contexts.
The priest concluded the prayer with a loud 'amen.'
El sacerdote concluyó la oración con un fuerte 'amén'.
Term used to indicate agreement with what has been said.
Everyone present responded 'amen' to the announcement of the good news.
Todos los presentes respondieron 'amén' al anuncio de las buenas noticias.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'אָמֵן' (āmēn), meaning 'certainly' or 'so be it.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

amen and amen
Reinforcement of an agreement, as if saying that one is in complete agreement.
amén y amén
God willing
Expression indicating hope and trust that something will come to pass, similar to an amen.
si Dios quiere

Related Words

prayer
A set of words expressing a thought, especially in religious contexts.
oración
supplication
A request or plea to God, generally in the form of a prayer.
plegaria

Slang Meanings

Confirmation of agreement with something said emphatically.
When he said that everyone should unite, all I could say was 'amen' to that.
Cuando dijo que todos deberían unirse, yo solo pude decir 'amén' a eso.