Ameno (en. Pleasant)

/a'meno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provides well-being and pleasure.
The weather at the beach was pleasant, perfect for spending the day.
El clima en la playa era ameno, perfecto para pasar el día.
That is pleasing and attractive.
The conversation was enjoyable and entertaining.
La charla fue amena y entretenida.
Pleasant and comfortable environment.
The garden has a pleasant atmosphere for reading.
El jardín tiene un ambiente ameno para leer.

Etymology

From Latin 'amoenus', meaning 'pleasant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enjoyable conversation
An enjoyable and entertaining conversation.
charla amena
pleasant environment
A cozy and pleasant atmosphere.
entorno ameno
pleasant day
A day that turns out to be very pleasant.
día ameno

Related Words

pleasantness
Quality of being pleasant.
amenidad
complacency
State of satisfaction and well-being.
complacencia
pleasure
Feeling of satisfaction and pleasure.
agrado

Slang Meanings

Something that turns out to be very fun or entertaining.
That movie was pleasant; I laughed a lot.
Esa película fue amena, me reí mucho.
An event that is pleasant and enjoyable.
The party was enjoyable; we all had a great time.
La fiesta fue amena, todos lo pasamos genial.