disponible
“disponible” means “available” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
available, accessible
Also: in stock, on hand
📝 In Action
El informe final estará disponible mañana por la tarde.
A1The final report will be available tomorrow afternoon.
¿Está disponible esta habitación para alquilar?
A2Is this room available to rent?
No tenemos suficiente efectivo disponible en este momento.
B1We don't have enough cash available at the moment.
free, on call
Also: at your disposal
📝 In Action
¿Estás disponible para una llamada rápida a las 3:00?
B1Are you free for a quick call at 3:00?
El técnico no estará disponible hasta la próxima semana.
A2The technician won't be available until next week.
Siempre estoy disponible si me necesitas.
B1I am always available if you need me.
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Quick Quiz: disponible
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'disponible' to ask about a person's time?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *disponere*, which means 'to arrange' or 'to set in order,' combined with the suffix *-bilis*, meaning 'able to.' So, the word literally means 'able to be arranged' or 'ready for use.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'disponible'?
You should almost always use **estar** with 'disponible.' Because availability is a temporary state—something is available right now, but might not be later—it uses 'estar.' For example: 'La sala *está* disponible' (The room is available).
How do I make 'disponible' plural?
Since 'disponible' ends in a vowel followed by 'l' and 'e', you simply add '-s' to make it plural: 'disponibles'. This form works for both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'los libros disponibles', 'las mesas disponibles').