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favorable

fa-bo-RA-ble/faβoˈɾaβle/

“favorable” means “favorable” in Spanish (beneficial or advantageous).

favorable, positive

Also: advantageous, helpful
Adjectivem or fA2
General
A small green plant growing healthily under a bright sun and gentle rain.

📝 In Action

El tiempo es favorable para ir a la playa.

A1

The weather is favorable for going to the beach.

Recibimos una respuesta favorable de la universidad.

A2

We received a positive response from the university.

Las condiciones del mercado son favorables para comprar una casa.

B1

The market conditions are advantageous for buying a house.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • propicio (suitable/favorable)
  • positivo (positive)

Antonyms

  • desfavorable (unfavorable)
  • adverso (adverse)

Common Collocations

  • viento favorable – favorable wind (tailwind)
  • opinión favorable – favorable opinion
  • pronóstico favorable – favorable forecast

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener el viento favorable – to have everything going in your favor

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "favorable" in Spanish:

advantageous→favorable→helpful→positive→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: favorable

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is correct when describing two 'opiniones'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
favor(favor) — Noun
favorecer(to favor or help) — Verb
favorablemente(favorably) — Adverb
desfavorable(unfavorable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'favorabilis,' coming from 'favor' (meaning goodwill or grace). It carries the idea of something that brings a benefit or a good result.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: favorableFrench: favorableItalian: favorevole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'favorable' a formal word?

It is neutral. It works perfectly in business emails and news reports, but it's also common in casual conversation when talking about the weather or a plan.

Can I use 'favorable' for people?

Usually, we use it for situations, weather, or opinions. If you want to say a person is 'favorable' to an idea, it's better to say they are 'a favor' (in favor) of it.

Does it ever change to 'favorabla'?

Never! Adjectives that end in -e in Spanish are like a 'one-size-fits-all' clothing item—they stay the same regardless of gender.