Ágil (en. Agile)

/aˈxil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person or thing that moves or acts with speed and ease.
The runner is very agile; he can jump over obstacles with ease.
El corredor es muy ágil, puede saltar obstáculos con facilidad.
Capable of quickly adapting to changing situations.
The team is agile in decision-making, which allows them to react to unforeseen events.
El equipo es ágil en la toma de decisiones, lo que les permite reaccionar ante imprevistos.
That is understood or learned easily.
His explanation was agile and clear, so everyone understood the topic without problems.
Su explicación fue ágil y clara, por lo que todos comprendieron el tema sin problemas.

Etymology

From Latin 'agilis', which means 'moved' or 'quick'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to move with agility
To move quickly and gracefully.
moverse con agilidad
to think agilely
To be able to find solutions or answers quickly.
pensar ágilmente

Related Words

agility
Ability to move quickly and lightly.
agilidad
agilely
In an agile manner.
ágilmente

Slang Meanings

To be fit or well-trained.
After months of exercise, I now feel more agile.
Después de meses de ejercicio, ahora me siento más ágil.
Able to solve problems quickly.
He is very agile at work; he always knows what to do in case of problems.
Es muy ágil en el trabajo, siempre sabe qué hacer en caso de problemas.