Spanish word

amén

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈmen/

Meaning

  • interjectionamen

Example

Estoy de acuerdo, amén.

I agree, amen.

Illustration for amén (amen)

More examples

Ella suele decir amén a todo lo que propone su jefe.

She tends to say amen to everything her boss proposes.

Core concept

A brief spoken close meaning 'so be it'.

Common phrases

  • pronunciar amén

    pronounce amen

  • decir amén a todo

    say amen to everything

Similar words

sí: Plain, direct 'yes' used for immediate agreement.
por supuesto: Strong 'of course' affirmation that emphasizes certainty.
claro: Concise acknowledgment showing understanding or clear acceptance.
vale: Casual, conversational 'okay' used to give consent or approval.

Definition in Spanish

Sirve para confirmar o mostrar acuerdo enfático con una afirmación, usada tanto en contextos religiosos como en lenguaje coloquial para decir 'eso es'.

Word origin

Spanish amén comes from Hebrew amen via ecclesiastical Latin and ultimately from a Semitic root meaning 'firm' or 'true'.

Usage tips

  • Written with an acute accent on the final syllable (amén) and pronounced with stress there, though many English writers drop the accent in informal text.

Other meanings

  • so be itinterjection
  • may it be sointerjection

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