Flexibilidad (en. Flexibility)

/fleksibiliðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The ability to bend or be shaped without breaking.
The flexibility of rubber allows for many shapes to be created.
La flexibilidad de la goma permite crear muchas formas.
The ability to adjust to new circumstances.
Flexibility at work is essential in times of change.
La flexibilidad en el trabajo es esencial en tiempos de cambio.
Tolerance or openness to different opinions or behaviors.
His mental flexibility helps him understand other points of view.
Su flexibilidad mental le ayuda a entender otros puntos de vista.

Etymology

From Latin 'flexibilitas', which derives from 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

labor flexibility
The ability of workers to adapt to different schedules and working conditions.
flexibilidad laboral
mental flexibility
The capacity of a person to adapt to new ideas or situations.
flexibilidad mental
structural flexibility
The ability of a system or structure to adapt to changes.
flexibilidad estructural

Related Words

adaptation
The process of adjusting to new conditions.
adaptación
modification
Alteration of something to meet certain needs.
modificación
elasticity
The ability to regain the original shape after being deformed.
elasticidad

Slang Meanings

Being 'flexi' at work.
In this company, being 'flexi' means you can work from home if you need to.
En esta empresa, ser 'flexi' significa que puedes trabajar desde casa si lo necesitas.
Being flexible.
In the relationship, it is important to be flexible for it to work.
En la relación, es importante estar flexible para que funcione.