Favorable (en. Favorable)

/fa.vo.ɾa.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a good disposition towards something or someone.
The weather is favorable for a picnic.
El clima es favorable para un picnic.
That proves beneficial or convenient.
We received a favorable response from the company.
Recibimos una respuesta favorable de la empresa.
That manifests in conditions that allow for success.
Market conditions are favorable for investing.
Las condiciones del mercado son favorables para invertir.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'favorem', which means support or favor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

favorable wind
Conditions that favor progress or success.
viento favorable
a favorable climate
An environment that proves conducive to some purpose.
un clima favorable
a favorable response
A response that is benign or approving.
una respuesta favorable

Related Words

favor
Action of supporting or favoring someone.
favor
favoritism
Excessive preference towards a person.
favoritismo

Slang Meanings

He's in a good vibe.
That idea is in good vibes with the boss.
Esa idea está en la buena onda con el jefe.
Lucky face.
Today I'm lucky, everything is going favorably.
Hoy tengo suerte de cara, todo está saliendo favorable.