Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
conveniencia
Pronunciation
IPA/kombeˈnjenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounexpediency
Example
Tomó la decisión por conveniencia.
He made the decision as a matter of expediency.
More examples
Programe la cita a su conveniencia.
Schedule the appointment at your convenience.
Core concept
Benefit chosen for practical reasons.
Common phrases
a su conveniencia
at your convenience
a conveniencia
when convenient
Similar words
comodidad: Physical ease that reduces effort or strain in use or experience.
practicidad: Ease and straightforwardness that make something practical to handle or apply.
utilidad: Capacity to help achieve a specific goal or perform a task effectively.
ventaja: Benefit or favorable factor that provides a gain or improved position.
Definition in Spanish
Ventaja o utilidad práctica que ofrece algo según las circunstancias; lo que conviene hacer o elegir.
Word origin
From Latin convenientia (convenīre 'be suitable'), the noun developed to name what is fitting or expedient in a circumstance.
Usage tips
- Not the same as English convenience in the sense of comfort; use comodidad for comfort and conveniencia for expediency or what suits the situation.
Other meanings
- conveniencenoun
Opposites
- inconvenienteinconveniencenoun
Related words
- convenienteconvenientadjective
- convenientementeconvenientlyadverb