Spanish word

deseable

Pronunciation

IPA/deseˈaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivedesirable

Example

Es deseable ahorrar un poco cada mes.

It is desirable to save a little each month.

Illustration for deseable (desirable)

More examples

Para el equipo, es deseable comunicarse con claridad.

For the team, it is desirable to communicate clearly.

Core concept

An outcome regarded as advantageous or preferred in context.

Common phrases

  • muy deseable

    very desirable

  • ser deseable

    be desirable

Similar words

conveniente: Convenient for the situation, easing practical steps or logistics.
apropiado: Appropriate for the purpose or setting, fitting expected requirements.
preferible: Preferable when choosing among alternatives because it better meets priorities.
recomendable: Recommended by experts or common practice as a sensible action.

Definition in Spanish

Que conviene o es preferible en una situación determinada.

Word origin

From Late Latin desiderabilis 'worthy of desire', formed from desiderare 'to desire' and the adjectival suffix -able.

Usage tips

  • Often appears in impersonal phrases like 'es deseable que' followed by the subjunctive to express a recommendation, where casual talk might use 'es mejor que'.

Opposites

  • indeseableundesirableadjective

Related words

  • deseardesireverb
  • deseadodesiredadjective

Word lists with this word