Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
simpático
Pronunciation
IPA/simˈpatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivenice
Example
La profesora es simpática con todos los alumnos.
The teacher is nice to all the students.
More examples
Me cayó simpático desde que hablamos.
He came across as likable to me since we talked.
Core concept
A warm, approachable person.
Common phrases
caer simpático
come across as likable
ser simpático con los clientes
be friendly to customers
Similar words
agradable: Creates an easy, pleasant atmosphere that makes shared time feel comfortable.
amable: Demonstrates polite, helpful attentiveness and a willingness to be kind.
amistoso: Conveys a friendly, outgoing attitude that smooths relations and invites contact.
afable: Adopts a mild, courteous manner and soft phrasing that comforts and relaxes others.
Definition in Spanish
Que una persona muestra un trato amable y causa buena impresión, de manera que los demás se sienten a gusto con ella.
Word origin
The Spanish adjective simpático comes from Greek sympathētikos 'sharing feeling', formed from syn 'together' and pathos 'feeling', and entered Spanish via Latin and the Romance languages.
Usage tips
- Despite resembling English sympathetic, simpático normally refers to a person's friendly manner rather than feeling pity, and ¡Qué simpático! commonly praises a kind act or can be used ironically.
Other meanings
- pleasantadjective
- amiableadjective
Opposites
- antipáticounfriendlyadjective
- indiferenteindifferentadjective
Related words
- simpáticamenteamiablyadverb