Amen (en. Amen)

[aˈmen]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Expression of complete acceptance or affirmation in religious contexts.
At the end of the prayer, everyone said: 'Amen'.
Al finalizar la oración, todos dijeron: 'Amén'.
Affirmation used in colloquial language to show agreement.
When he said the plan was perfect, everyone responded: 'Amen'.
Cuando él dijo que el plan era perfecto, todo el mundo respondió: 'Amén'.

Etymology

From the Hebrew 'āmēn', meaning 'certainly' or 'so be it'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

amen to that
Expression used to show total agreement with a statement.
amén a eso
to say amen
It means to accept or agree with something.
decir amén
amen and amen
Reiterates an emphatic assent.
amén y amén

Related Words

prayer
A set of words with complete meaning that express an idea.
oración
faith
Trust and belief in something or someone.
fe

Slang Meanings

Casual expression of agreement.
When they told him the concert was going to be amazing, he replied: 'Amen, brother!'.
Cuando le dijeron que el concierto iba a ser increíble, respondió: 'Amén, hermano!'.
Used in parties or gatherings to accept proposals.
When offering pizza, someone exclaimed: 'Amen to that!'.
Al ofrecer pizza, alguien exclamó: 'Amén a eso!'