Docilidad (en. Docility)

/dosiliˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Ease of being taught or guided.

Example Sentence: The docility of children makes them learn quickly.

La docilidad de los niños hace que aprendan rápido.

Definition: Ability to accept authority without resistance.

Example Sentence: His docility towards the teacher's instructions was notable.

Su docilidad ante las instrucciones del profesor fue notable.

Definition: Submissive or servile attitude.

Example Sentence: The employee's docility was exploited by his boss.

La docilidad del empleado fue aprovechada por su jefe.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'docilitas', meaning 'willingness to be taught'.

Phrase: extreme docility

Meaning: Condition of being extremely docile, sometimes excessively so.

docilidad extrema

Phrase: to show docility

Meaning: To demonstrate a submissive or obedient attitude.

mostrar docilidad

Related Word: docile

Description: Easy to direct or teach.

dócil

Related Word: obedient

Description: Complies with orders or norms.

obediente

Related Word: submissive

Description: Submits to the will of another.

sumiso

Meaning: In some contexts, refers to someone who is overly obedient.

Example: Don't be so docile, set your limits.

No seas tan docil, pon tus límites.

Meaning: Can be used to describe someone who is easily manipulated.

Example: He is so docile that he always does what he is told.

Es tan docil que siempre hace lo que le dicen.