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facilidad
/fa.si.liˈðað/
ease
Aprender un idioma requiere facilidad para las palabras.
Learning a language requires ease with words.
general
The quality of being easy to do or understand; lack of difficulty.
La facilidad con la que resolvió el problema sorprendió a todos.
The ease with which he solved the problem surprised everyone.
Tiene una gran facilidad para los idiomas.
He has a great ease with languages.
Used to describe innate ability or effortless performance.
general
A feature or circumstance that makes something easier or more convenient.
La facilidad de uso de este software es excelente.
The ease of use of this software is excellent.
Often used in product descriptions or reviews.
formal
Inclination or disposition to do something without resistance.
La facilidad con la que aceptó la propuesta fue inesperada.
The ease with which he accepted the proposal was unexpected.
Rare in modern usage; more common in older texts.
Collocations
facilidad de usoease of usecon facilidadwith easefacilidad para + infinitiveaptitude for + gerundfacilidad mentalmental ease
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid false friends
In English, 'facility' usually refers to a building or installation (e.g., 'a research facility'), not 'ease.' Use 'ease' or 'convenience' for 'facilidad.'
Gold Rule
Context matters
'Facilidad' can mean innate ability (e.g., 'facilidad para los idiomas') or effortless performance (e.g., 'habló con facilidad'). Pay attention to the context to distinguish between the two.
Word Origin
From Latin *facilitas* (ease, readiness), derived from *facilis* (easy). Entered Spanish via Old Occitan or directly from Latin in the 13th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both everyday speech and formal writing. In modern contexts, it often refers to innate ability (e.g., 'facilidad para las matemáticas') or product features (e.g., 'facilidad de navegación'). Avoid confusing with 'facilidad' as a false friend for 'facility' in English (which can mean a building or installation).
Word Breakdown
facil-
root from Latin *facilis* (easy)
root-idad
suffix forming abstract nouns (similar to '-ity' in English)
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés