Spanish word

reversible

Pronunciation

IPA/reβeɾˈsiβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivereversible

Example

Este abrigo es reversible.

This coat is reversible.

Illustration for reversible (reversible)

More examples

La prenda reversible se puede usar por ambos lados.

The reversible garment can be worn on both sides.

Core concept

An item with two finished sides that can serve as the outside.

Common phrases

  • abrigo reversible

    reversible coat

  • prenda reversible

    reversible garment

Similar words

versátil: Suits many different uses or situations, adapting to changing needs.
práctico: Easy to use and helpful for everyday tasks.

Definition in Spanish

Describe un objeto que puede utilizarse por cualquiera de sus dos caras, de modo que ambas ofrecen una apariencia válida.

Word origin

From Latin re- 'again' and vertere 'to turn', via reversus, originally meaning 'turned back' and applied to things turned over for use on either side.

Usage tips

  • The adjective ends in -e, so it does not change for gender in Spanish and only adds -s for plural (un abrigo reversible, unas chaquetas reversibles).

Opposites

Related words

  • reversoreverse sidenoun

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