facilidad
“facilidad” means “ease” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
ease
Also: simplicity, facility
📝 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.
knack
Also: talent, gift
📝 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.
payment plan
Also: facilities, options
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "facilidad" in Spanish:
ease→facility→gift→knack→payment plan→simplicity→talent→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: facilidad
Question 1 of 2
If a store offers 'facilidades de pago', what can you do?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'facilitas', which comes from 'facilis' (meaning easy). The root 'fac-' comes from 'facere' (to do), so literally, it describes how 'do-able' something is.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.