conveniencia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "conveniencia" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "conveniencia" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /kon.βe.njɛn.θja/ (in Spain) or /kon.βe.njɛn.sja/ (in Latin America).

Translation Options into English

1. Convenience
2. Advantage
3. Suitability

Meaning and Usage

"Conveniencia" in Spanish refers to the quality of being convenient, suitable, or advantageous in a given context. It can connote an aspect of practicality or ease of use in daily life, legal contexts, or general discussions. The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, though it tends to occur more frequently in written form, especially in professional, legal, or formal texts.

Example Sentences

1. La conveniencia de este acuerdo es innegable para ambas partes.

2. The convenience of this agreement is undeniable for both parties.

3. Se debe considerar la conveniencia de participar en el proyecto.

4. One must consider the advantage of participating in the project.

5. No hay conveniencia en mantener relaciones laborales tensas.

6. There is no suitability in maintaining tense work relationships.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "conveniencia" is not typically found in many fixed idiomatic expressions, it can be related to phrases that imply practical considerations or suitable choices. Here are some examples:

1. Aprovechar la conveniencia
2. Es importante aprovechar la conveniencia de vivir cerca del trabajo.

3. It’s important to take advantage of the convenience of living close to work.

4. Por conveniencia

5. Muchas personas se casan por conveniencia.

6. Many people marry for convenience.

7. En función de la conveniencia

8. Tomaremos decisiones en función de la conveniencia y no solo de la ley.

9. We will make decisions based on convenience and not just on the law.

10. Actuar por conveniencia

11. Él siempre actúa por conveniencia; no le importa lo que piensen los demás.

12. He always acts out of convenience; he doesn’t care what others think.

13. Conveniencia económica

14. La conveniencia económica de este proyecto es muy clara.

15. The economic convenience of this project is very clear.

16. Conveniencia y necesidad

17. A veces, la conveniencia y la necesidad van de la mano.
18. Sometimes, convenience and necessity go hand in hand.

Etymology

The word "conveniencia" comes from the Latin "convenientia," which derives from “convenire,” meaning "to come together" or "to be suitable." It has evolved over time in both Latin and Spanish to refer more specifically to the suitability or practicality of something.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Comodidad (comfort) - Beneficio (benefit) - Idoneidad (suitability)

Antonyms: - Inconveniencia (inconvenience) - Desventaja (disadvantage) - Inadecuación (inadequacy)