Utilidad (en. Utility)

/u.ti.li.dad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Advantage or benefit that is obtained from something.
The utility of this program is evident in its daily use.
La utilidad de este programa es evidente en su uso diario.
Function or service that something provides.
The utility of the manual is to clarify the operation of the device.
La utilidad del manual es aclarar el funcionamiento del dispositivo.
Economic return obtained from an investment.
The utility of the company has grown significantly this year.
La utilidad de la empresa ha crecido significativamente este año.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'utilitas', which means 'that which is useful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public utility
Benefit or service that is offered to the community.
utilidad pública
of utility
That which is useful or has practical value.
de utilidad

Related Words

useful
That serves a purpose or has a goal.
útil
to use
To make use of something.
utilizar
usable
That can be used.
utilizable

Slang Meanings

It's something worth it.
That course has a lot of utility; I recommend it.
Ese curso tiene mucha utilidad, lo recomiendo.
It refers to something practical and efficient.
The tools of that brand are pure utility.
Las herramientas de esa marca son pura utilidad.