Spanish Conversation · Level 110
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Spanish word
accesible
Pronunciation
IPA/akθeˈsiβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveaccessible
Example
El edificio es accesible para sillas de ruedas.
The building is accessible to wheelchair users.
More examples
El curso básico es accesible para principiantes.
The basic course is accessible to beginners.
Core concept
A gently sloped ramp leading to a building entrance.
Common phrases
accesible en línea
accessible online
económicamente accesible
affordable
Similar words
fácil: Simple to do or understand, requiring little time, effort, or skill.
disponible: Present and ready for use or service at a given time.
alcanzable: Within reach or distance, possible to get to by hand or by going there.
asequible: Reasonably priced or offered on terms that most people can afford.
Definition in Spanish
Que es fácil de acceder o emplear y que resulta cercano o asequible.
Word origin
Comes from Latin accessibilis (ad- 'to' + cedere 'go') and literally means 'easy to reach', later extending to 'approachable' and 'affordable'.
Usage tips
- Use ser to state a general characteristic (El edificio es accesible) and estar when emphasizing current availability or conditions (La entrada está accesible hoy).
Other meanings
- approachableadjective
- affordableadjective
Opposites
- inaccesibleinaccessibleadjective
- difícildifficultadjective
Related words
- accesibilidadaccessibilitynoun