Amablemente (en. Kindly)

/amaβlemente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a kind or courteous manner.
He always speaks to me kindly.
Siempre me habla amablemente.
With consideration and kindness.
The teacher kindly explained the lesson.
El profesor explicó amablemente la lección.
In a way that shows respect for others.
He kindly asked him to be quiet.
Le pidió amablemente que se callara.

Etymology

It derives from 'amable' with the suffix '-mente' indicating manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak kindly
To communicate in a polite and respectful manner.
hablar amablemente
to act kindly
To behave with kindness and respect towards others.
actuar amablemente
to ask kindly
To request something politely.
pedir amablemente

Related Words

kind
That which is courteous and pleasant in manner.
amable
kindness
The quality of being kind.
amabilidad

Slang Meanings

To be pleasant without expectations.
She is so kind that she always helps others.
Ella es tan amable que siempre ayuda a los demás.
To do something out of social obligation.
He did it kindly out of obligation, not because he wanted to.
Lo hizo amablemente por cumplir, no porque quisiera.