Spanish Conversation · Level 159
30 words
Spanish word
ágil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaxil/
Meaning
- adjectivequick
Example
La enfermera fue ágil al ayudar al paciente.
The nurse was quick to help the patient.
More examples
Su mente fue ágil durante el examen.
His mind was quick during the exam.
Core concept
A sharp-minded person answering or reacting instantly.
Common phrases
mente ágil
quick mind
reacción ágil
quick reaction
Similar words
rápido: Happening or done in a short amount of time; quick in pace or duration.
veloz: Moving or traveling at very high speed; notably swift in motion.
ligero: Low in weight and easy to move or carry; physically light and manageable.
hábil: Skilled and dexterous with hands or tools; able to perform tasks with practiced finesse.
Definition in Spanish
Describe la rapidez y la habilidad para moverse o reaccionar con facilidad, tanto física como mentalmente.
Word origin
Derived from Latin agilis, from the verb agere 'to act', carrying the sense of being quick to move or to think.
Usage tips
- Commonly used for mental quickness as well as bodily nimbleness, so phrases like 'mente ágil' signal quick thinking rather than physical agility.