Spanish word

convenir

Pronunciation

IPA/kombeˈniɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbe advisable

Example

Conviene estudiar antes del examen.

It is advisable to study before the exam.

Illustration for convenir (be advisable)

More examples

Me conviene llegar temprano para evitar problemas.

It suits me to arrive early to avoid problems.

Core concept

A tailor adjusting a suit to fit a person.

Common phrases

  • no conviene

    not advisable

  • me conviene

    suits me

Similar words

venir: Matches a person's schedule or plans, producing convenient timing.
servir: Works well for a particular purpose or task.

Definition in Spanish

Ser conveniente para una persona o una situación; indicar que algo encaja con las necesidades, la disponibilidad o las circunstancias de alguien.

Word origin

From Latin convenire (con- 'together' + venire 'come'), its core meaning of 'coming together' broadened to express that something fits a person's situation or is well suited to their conditions.

Usage tips

  • Personal suitability is shown with indirect-object pronouns (Me conviene, No me conviene), and adding a time, cost, or context clarifies what fits someone's circumstances.

Other meanings

  • suitadjective
  • agreeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • convenienteconvenientadjective
  • convenidoagreed-uponadjective

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