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    Convenía (en. It was advisable)

    /konβeˈni.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something is convenient or appropriate.
    It was suitable for us to reach an agreement before making decisions.
    Convenía que llegáramos a un acuerdo antes de tomar decisiones.
    It is used to suggest that an action or decision is the most appropriate.
    It was suitable to have a backup plan just in case.
    Convenía tener un plan de respaldo por si acaso.
    Reflects the idea that something is advantageous.
    It was suitable to take advantage of the offer before it expires.
    Convenía aprovechar la oferta antes de que expire.
    Indicates that something is favorable for someone.
    It was suitable for him to run for office.
    Convenía que él se presentara a las elecciones.
    Suggestion that a choice should be made for interest.
    It was suitable to choose the most economical option.
    Convenía elegir la opción más económica.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convenīre', meaning 'to come together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it was suitable that
    it was appropriate that
    convenía que
    what was suitable
    what was advantageous or adequate
    lo que convenía

    Related Words

    convenient
    that is suitable or useful.
    conveniente
    to agree
    to agree on something; to be beneficial.
    convenir

    Slang Meanings

    It's the best
    Sometimes, it was suitable to do what he said because it's the best.
    A veces, convenía hacer lo que él decía, porque es lo mejor.
    What is beneficial
    If it doesn’t benefit you, it’s not suitable to be there.
    Si no te beneficia, no te conviene estar ahí.