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simpático

friendly

adjective seem-PAH-tee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

likeable

Usage Note

Simpático describes someone warm and easy to get along with, not merely someone who agrees with you — the English 'sympathetic' is a false friend. Its opposite is antipático. The feminine form is simpática.

Examples

"El nuevo profesor es muy simpático con los alumnos."

Natural Translation

The new teacher is very friendly with the students.

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