What does "gentil" mean in English?

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Spanish

gentil

English

kind

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Alternative translations of "gentil"

polite
graceful
gentle
refined

Examples of how to use "gentil" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue muy gentil por su parte.
English
It was very kind of him.
Spanish
Ella fue muy gentil conmigo ayer
English
She was very kind to me yesterday.
Spanish
El señor gentil abrió la puerta sonriendo
English
The kind gentleman opened the door smiling.
Spanish
Tu respuesta gentil mejoró la situación
English
Your kind response improved the situation.
Spanish
Qué gesto tan gentil de tu parte
English
What a kind gesture on your part.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "gentil" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Fue muy gentil por su parte.

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