Razonable (en. Reasonable)
/ra.θo.'na.βle/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Based on reason or logic.
It is reasonable to think that the effort will yield results.
Es razonable pensar que el esfuerzo traerá resultados.
Makes sense or is fair.
The price of the product is reasonable compared to its quality.
El precio del producto es razonable en comparación con su calidad.
Moderate or appropriate.
Their demands were reasonable and realistic.
Sus demandas eran razonables y realistas.
Etymology
From Latin 'rationabilis', meaning 'capable of reasoning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it is reasonable
refers to something that is logical or justified.
es razonable
a reasonable price
indicates a cost that is fair and acceptable.
un precio razonable
reasonable doubt
a doubt that is based on logical and justifiable grounds.
razonable duda
Related Words
reasoning
The process of thinking logically.
razonamiento
reason
The ability to think and understand logically.
razón
soundness
Quality of having common sense.
sensatez
Slang Meanings
Not extreme in its stance.
What he is asking for is reasonable, he is not being excessive.
Lo que pide es razonable, no es un exagerado.
Easily understood.
His explanation was so reasonable that we all nodded.
Su explicación fue tan razonable que todos asentimos.