conveniencia
“conveniencia” means “convenience” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
convenience, suitability
Also: expediency
📝 In Action
Podemos cambiar la cita para su conveniencia.
A2We can change the appointment for your convenience.
Debemos evaluar la conveniencia de este nuevo horario.
B1We must evaluate the suitability of this new schedule.
Por razones de conveniencia, el hotel está cerca de la estación.
B1For reasons of convenience, the hotel is near the station.
self-interest, advantage
Also: calculated benefit
📝 In Action
Ellos son amigos solo por conveniencia.
B1They are friends only for self-interest.
Fue un matrimonio de conveniencia.
B2It was a marriage of convenience.
A veces la gente actúa por pura conveniencia personal.
C1Sometimes people act out of pure personal advantage.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "conveniencia" in Spanish:
advantage→calculated benefit→convenience→expediency→self-interest→suitability→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: conveniencia
Question 1 of 3
What is a 'matrimonio de conveniencia'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'convenientia', which meant 'agreement' or 'harmony'. It is built from 'con' (together) and 'venire' (to come), literally meaning 'coming together' in a way that works.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'conveniencia' always mean something selfish?
Not at all! It often just means that something is practical or suits a schedule, like meeting at a certain time for 'conveniencia'.
What is a 'tienda de conveniencia'?
Just like in English, it's a small shop that is open long hours and sells everyday items (like a 7-Eleven).
Is it a masculine or feminine word?
It is feminine. You should always say 'la conveniencia'.