Spanish Conversation · Level 65
60 words
Spanish word
flexibilidad
Pronunciation
IPA/fleksiβiliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounflexibility
Example
En el trabajo, la flexibilidad es importante.
At work, flexibility is important.
More examples
En tiempos de cambio, es importante actuar con flexibilidad.
In times of change, it is important to act flexibly.
Core concept
Ability to change plans, opinions, or actions when circumstances shift.
Common phrases
actuar con flexibilidad
act flexibly
flexibilidad en el trabajo
flexibility at work
flexibilidad ante cambios
flexibility when facing change
Similar words
adaptabilidad: Capacity to adjust behavior or thinking to fit new environments or conditions.
versatilidad: Capacity to perform effectively in different roles, tasks, or settings.
Definition in Spanish
Habilidad para cambiar o ajustar planes, opiniones o maneras de actuar según las circunstancias.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin flexibilis 'pliable', from flectere 'to bend', with the suffix -idad forming the abstract noun.
Usage tips
- In workplace and family contexts speakers often specify the kind of flexibility, for example 'flexibilidad horaria' or 'flexibilidad laboral', to make clear what may change.
Other meanings
- accommodationnoun
- adaptabilitynoun
- pliabilitynoun
Opposites
- inflexibilidadinflexibilitynoun
Related words
- flexibleflexibleadjective
- flexibilizaciónflexibilizationnoun