conveniente
/kohn-veh-nee-EN-teh/
advisable
Choosing the advisable path.
conveniente(Adjective)
advisable
?prudent, recommended
,suitable
?appropriate for the situation
proper
?socially correct
,prudent
?wise
📝 In Action
Es conveniente que firmemos el contrato hoy.
B1It is advisable that we sign the contract today.
No es conveniente tomar decisiones bajo presión.
B2It is not wise/advisable to make decisions under pressure.
Debes buscar un momento conveniente para hablar con tu jefe.
B1You should look for a suitable time to speak with your boss.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Conveniente' with Actions
When you say it is 'conveniente' (advisable) that someone else does something, Spanish requires a special verb form (the subjunctive). Example: 'Es conveniente que llegues temprano.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Subjunctive
Mistake: "Es conveniente que llegas temprano. (Incorrect verb form)"
Correction: Es conveniente que llegues temprano. (Use the special verb form when expressing advice or necessity for another person.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Advice
This meaning is often used in official or formal contexts to offer advice or state a requirement, similar to 'It is mandatory' or 'It is recommended.'
A convenient location makes life easier.
conveniente(Adjective)
convenient
?easy, practical, or well-located
,handy
?useful and easy to manage
practical
?useful
📝 In Action
La tienda está en una ubicación muy conveniente.
A2The store is in a very convenient location.
El horario de la clase es conveniente para mí.
A2The class schedule is convenient for me.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement with Nouns
'Conveniente' is one of those adjectives that ends in -e, so it stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine (e.g., 'el lugar conveniente' and 'la hora conveniente').
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Ease
Use this meaning when something saves you time, effort, or is simply easy to access. It focuses purely on practicality.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conveniente
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'conveniente' in the sense of 'advisable' (meaning 1)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conveniente' masculine or feminine?
'Conveniente' works for both! Because it ends in '-e', the singular form is the same whether the noun is masculine (el lugar conveniente) or feminine (la hora conveniente). Only the plural form changes: 'convenientes'.
What is the difference between 'conveniente' and 'cómodo'?
Both mean 'convenient,' but 'cómodo' (comfortable) often focuses on physical or emotional ease and lack of stress. 'Conveniente' focuses more on practicality, suitability, and sometimes, what is prudent or wise.