Spanish word

accesibilidad

Pronunciation

IPA/akθesiβiliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaccessibility

Example

El edificio tiene buena accesibilidad para sillas de ruedas.

The building has good accessibility for wheelchair users.

Illustration for accesibilidad (accessibility)

More examples

La accesibilidad web permite que todas las personas consulten información.

Website accessibility allows everyone to access information.

Core concept

Barrier-free access with ramps, wide doors, and usable facilities for everyone.

Common phrases

  • accesibilidad para sillas de ruedas

    accessibility for wheelchair users

  • accesibilidad web

    website accessibility

  • accesibilidad en edificios

    accessibility in buildings

Similar words

inclusión: Ensures all people can participate in activities and services without exclusion.
acceso: Allows approach to and entry into a place or building.
barrera: Blocks or obstructs movement or use, for example a step or narrow doorway.
adaptación: Modifies objects or places to make them easier to use for people with specific needs.

Definition in Spanish

Atributo que indica la facilidad de acceso y uso de un lugar, servicio o producto por parte de cualquier persona.

Word origin

The word is formed by adding the Spanish nominalizing suffix -idad to accesible, ultimately from Latin accessibilis, and it names the property of being accessible.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine (la accesibilidad) and speakers usually specify what is accessible (entrada, baño, web) when requesting or describing access.

Other meanings

  • accessiblenessnoun
  • approachabilitynoun

Opposites

  • inaccesibilidadinaccessibilitynoun

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