Útil (en. Useful)
/u.til/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has a function or is beneficial.
A screwdriver is very useful for repairs.
Un destornillador es muy útil para reparaciones.
Applies to people who are effective in helping or solving problems.
My friend is very useful when I have a dilemma.
Mi amigo es muy útil cuando tengo un dilema.
Indicates that something is convenient or advantageous.
It's useful to study every day to improve.
Es útil estudiar todos los días para mejorar.
Etymology
From Latin 'utilis', meaning 'serves for' or 'useful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Useful for
Serving a specific purpose.
útil para
It's not useful to say it
Indicates that it makes no sense to mention something.
no es útil decirlo
To be useful
Having value or functionality in a situation.
ser útil
Related Words
Usefulness
Quality of being useful.
utilidad
Usable
That can be used or employed.
utilizable
Use
Action of using something.
utilización
Slang Meanings
Very helpful in complicated situations.
That advice was very useful, thank you.
Ese consejo fue muy útil, gracias.
Person or thing that makes daily life easier.
The new phone is very useful for work.
El nuevo teléfono es muy útil para trabajar.