Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
sociable
Pronunciation
IPA/soˈθjaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivesociable
Example
Mi hermano no es sociable; prefiere quedarse en casa.
My brother isn't sociable; he prefers to stay at home.
More examples
Mi compañera es sociable y siempre presenta a la gente.
My colleague is sociable and always introduces people.
Core concept
Person comfortable joining conversations and mixing with strangers.
Common phrases
persona sociable
sociable person
poco sociable
not very sociable
Similar words
extrovertido: Energetically seeks social contact and enjoys being around people.
comunicativo: Enjoys exchanging ideas and feelings through words and gestures.
amable: Treats others with kindness and polite consideration.
simpático: Radiates a pleasant, approachable vibe that invites people to talk.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene facilidad para iniciar y mantener conversaciones y para integrarse en grupos sociales.
Word origin
Built from Latin socius 'companion' plus -ābilis 'able', sociable reflects the notion 'capable of companionship' and comes into Spanish through the medieval Latin form sociābilis.
Usage tips
- Ser sociable describes a stable character trait, while estar sociable can describe being unusually chatty at a particular moment.
Other meanings
- friendlyadjective
- approachableadjective
Opposites
- reservadoreservedadjective
Related words
- sociabilidadsociabilitynoun
- sociablementesociablyadverb