Útiles (en. Useful)

/ˈu.ti.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Objects that are used to carry out an activity.
School supplies are necessary for studying.
Los útiles escolares son necesarios para estudiar.
Things that provide utility in a situation.
Always take supplies to fix any problem.
Siempre lleva útiles para arreglar cualquier problema.

Etymology

From Latin 'utilis', meaning 'useful' or 'beneficial'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

school supplies
Materials necessary for studying at school.
útiles escolares
kitchen utensils
Instruments necessary for cooking.
útiles de cocina
cleaning supplies
Items used to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
útiles de limpieza

Related Words

utility
Quality of being useful.
utilidad
usable
That can be used.
utilizable
utilitarian
Designed to have a practical function.
utilitario

Slang Meanings

Things that serve a specific purpose.
Those gadgets are very useful for students.
Esos gadgets son muy útiles para los estudiantes.
Referring to something that is advantageous.
That advice was very useful at work.
Ese consejo me resultó muy útil en el trabajo.