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accesible

ahk-seh-SEE-bleh/ak.seˈsi.βle/

accessible, approachable

Also: reachable
Adjectivem or fA2
A wooden ramp leading up to a doorway next to a short set of stairs.

📝 In Action

El museo es accesible para personas en silla de ruedas.

A2

The museum is accessible for people in wheelchairs.

Necesitamos encontrar un hotel que sea más accesible desde el centro.

B1

We need to find a hotel that is more accessible from the center.

A pesar de ser el director, es un hombre muy accesible y amable.

B2

Despite being the director, he is a very approachable and kind man.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • alcanzable (reachable)
  • cercano (close/nearby)

Antonyms

  • inaccesible (inaccessible)
  • lejano (distant)

Common Collocations

  • entrada accesible – accessible entrance
  • lugar accesible – accessible place

affordable

Also: reasonably priced
Adjectivem or fB1
A simple piggy bank with a few coins next to it, representing low cost.

📝 In Action

Esta tienda tiene precios muy accesibles.

B1

This store has very affordable prices.

Buscamos una vivienda accesible en este barrio.

B2

We are looking for affordable housing in this neighborhood.

La tecnología es cada vez más accesible para todos.

C1

Technology is increasingly affordable for everyone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asequible (affordable)
  • módico (modest (price))

Antonyms

  • caro (expensive)
  • prohibitivo (prohibitive (price))

Common Collocations

  • precio accesible – affordable price
  • vivienda accesible – affordable housing

understandable

Also: easy to follow
Adjectivem or fB1
A lightbulb glowing brightly above an open book with simple shapes on the pages.

📝 In Action

El autor utiliza un lenguaje muy accesible.

B1

The author uses very understandable language.

Es una explicación accesible para principiantes.

B2

It is an easy-to-follow explanation for beginners.

La ciencia debe ser accesible para el público general.

C1

Science should be accessible to the general public.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • lenguaje accesible – accessible/simple language
  • formato accesible – accessible format

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Quick Quiz: accesible

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence describes a friendly, easy-to-talk-to person?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'accessibilis', which comes from 'accedere', meaning 'to go toward' or 'to approach'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: accessibleFrench: accessibleItalian: accessibile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'accesible' the same as 'asequible'?

Mostly, yes! In casual conversation, people use them interchangeably to mean 'affordable'. Technically, 'asequible' is only for prices/purchases, while 'accesible' is for things you can physically reach or understand.

Does 'accesible' change for male and female nouns?

No. It is a 'gender-neutral' adjective. You can say 'el camino accesible' or 'la ruta accesible'.

Can I use 'accesible' to describe a website?

Absolutely! It means the website is easy to use or navigate, or that it is designed for people with disabilities.