Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
apreciable
Pronunciation
IPA/apɾeˈθjaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveconsiderable
Example
He notado una mejora apreciable en tu español.
I have noticed a considerable improvement in your Spanish.
More examples
Hubo una reducción apreciable en las ventas durante ese mes.
There was a considerable reduction in sales during that month.
Core concept
Obvious difference affecting outcomes.
Common phrases
mejora apreciable
considerable improvement
diferencia apreciable
considerable difference
reducción apreciable
considerable reduction
Similar words
importante: Of great value or impact and worthy of attention.
considerable: Fairly large in amount or degree, not easily ignored.
notable: Clearly noticeable and easy to observe.
significativo: Meaningful enough to affect outcomes or decisions.
Definition in Spanish
Que, por su tamaño, intensidad o efecto, supone una diferencia o un impacto notable y reconocible.
Word origin
Built from apreciar ('to perceive, value') plus -able, following the Latin root appretiare and literally meaning 'able to be perceived'.
Usage tips
- Avoid confusing Spanish apreciar with English appreciate: apreciable describes something large enough to be noticed or to affect a result, not an expression of gratitude.
Other meanings
- noticeableadjective
Opposites
- insignificanteinsignificantadjective
- mínimominimaladjective
Related words
- apreciarappreciateverb
- apreciaciónappreciationnoun
- apreciablementeconsiderablyadverb