facilidad
/fah-see-lee-dahd/
ease
Facilidad can mean the ease with which a simple task is completed.
facilidad(noun)
ease
?the quality of being easy or requiring little effort
simplicity
?when something is not complicated
,facility
?the state of being easy
📝 In Action
Ella resuelve los problemas de matemáticas con mucha facilidad.
A2She solves math problems with great ease.
Me sorprende la facilidad de este nuevo programa.
B1I'm surprised by the simplicity of this new program.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Ending Pattern
Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them (la facilidad).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Easy vs. Ease
Mistake: "Using 'fácil' when you need 'facilidad'."
Correction: Use 'fácil' to describe a thing ('The test is easy'), but use 'facilidad' to describe the concept ('I passed with ease').
⭐ Usage Tips
Adverb Alternative
Instead of saying 'fácilmente' (easily), Spanish speakers often say 'con facilidad' (with ease). It sounds very natural!
Facilidad also refers to a natural knack or talent for a specific skill.
facilidad(noun)
knack
?a natural skill or talent
talent
?a natural ability
,gift
?an innate ability for something
📝 In Action
Juan tiene facilidad para los idiomas.
B1Juan has a knack for languages.
Tiene mucha facilidad de palabra.
B2He is very well-spoken / has a gift for words.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Para'
When saying someone has a knack for something, use the word 'para' followed by the activity: 'facilidad para cocinar' (a knack for cooking).
In a financial context, facilidad refers to a payment plan that makes a purchase more manageable.
facilidad(noun)
payment plan
?financial arrangements to make buying easier
facilities
?amenities or resources provided
,options
?choices provided to make a task easier
📝 In Action
El banco nos dio facilidades para pagar el préstamo.
B2The bank gave us easy terms/a plan to pay the loan.
La universidad ofrece muchas facilidades a sus estudiantes.
C1The university provides many facilities/resources for its students.
❌ Common Pitfalls
False Friend Alert
Mistake: "Using 'facilidad' to mean a building (like a factory)."
Correction: In English, 'facility' can mean a building. In Spanish, use 'instalaciones' for buildings or 'planta' for a factory. 'Facilidad' is mostly about the concept of ease or the resources provided.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: facilidad
Question 1 of 2
If a store offers 'facilidades de pago', what can you do?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'facilidad' mean a building like 'facility' does in English?
Not really. While 'facilidades' (plural) can mean 'amenities' or 'resources' at a location, if you are talking about a physical building (like a research facility), you should use the word 'instalación' or 'centro'.
Is 'facilidad' always feminine?
Yes! Like almost all Spanish words ending in -dad, it is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una'.