Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
asequible
Pronunciation
IPA/aseˈkiβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveaffordable
Example
Los precios de la tienda son asequibles.
The store's prices are affordable.
More examples
Encontré un producto asequible cerca de mi casa.
I found an affordable product near my house.
Core concept
A reasonably priced, attainable item.
Common phrases
precio asequible
affordable price
producto asequible
affordable product
Similar words
barato: Marked by a very low price, emphasizing cheapness and minimal expense.
económico: Budget-friendly in cost and upkeep, allowing use without financial strain.
accesible: Available with few obstacles, straightforward to access or procure.
razonable: Set at a fair, justifiable price or terms that a buyer can accept.
Definition in Spanish
Que resulta accesible por su precio o por su disponibilidad.
Word origin
The word comes from medieval Latin assequibilis meaning 'obtainable', ultimately from Latin assequi 'to reach or obtain'.
Usage tips
- Asequible commonly sounds more neutral or polite than barato, which often implies very low price or lower quality, and it also applies to availability rather than physical access.
Other meanings
- obtainableadjective
Opposites
- caroexpensiveadjective
- inasequibleunobtainableadjective
Related words
- asequibilidadobtainabilitynoun