Spanish word

agilidad

Pronunciation

IPA/axiliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounagility

Example

Ella mostró agilidad al esquivar el balón.

She showed agility in dodging the ball.

Illustration for agilidad (agility)

More examples

Se necesita agilidad mental para seguir la conversación.

Mental agility is needed to follow the conversation.

Core concept

Ease and speed in performing movements or solving problems.

Common phrases

  • mostrar agilidad

    show agility

  • agilidad mental

    mental agility

Similar words

fluidez: Links words and expressions smoothly when speaking.
rapidez: Acts or decides in a very short amount of time.

Definition in Spanish

Rapidez y facilidad para realizar movimientos o acciones, aplicable también al pensamiento.

Word origin

Derives from Latin agilitās via agilis 'nimble', with the Spanish suffix -dad forming an abstract noun for the capacity to move or think quickly.

Usage tips

  • When praising quick thinking prefer 'agilidad mental' rather than 'rápido' to highlight processing speed rather than general quickness.

Opposites

Related words

  • agilizarspeed upverb
  • ágilmentenimblyadverb

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