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razonable

rah-thoh-NAH-bleh (Spain) / rah-soh-NAH-bleh (L. Am.)raθoˈnaβle

sensible, logical

Also: fair, rational
A simplified cartoon figure successfully placing the final block on a stable, perfectly balanced structure, indicating a sensible and well-thought-out approach.

📝 In Action

Su explicación sobre el retraso fue muy razonable.

B1

His explanation for the delay was very sensible.

Necesitamos llegar a un acuerdo razonable para ambas partes.

B2

We need to reach a reasonable agreement for both parties.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lógico (logical)
  • sensato (sensible)

Antonyms

  • ilógico (illogical)
  • absurdo (absurd)

Common Collocations

  • una persona razonable – a reasonable person
  • una propuesta razonable – a reasonable proposal

affordable, reasonable

Also: fair
A smiling cartoon person easily buying a large, appealing basket of fruit from a vendor using only a single, small coin, symbolizing affordability.

📝 In Action

Ese restaurante tiene precios muy razonables.

A2

That restaurant has very reasonable prices (affordable).

Queremos comprar un coche a un costo razonable.

B1

We want to buy a car at an affordable cost.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asequible (affordable)
  • justo (fair)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • precio razonable – reasonable price
  • costo razonable – reasonable cost

considerable, moderate

Also: significant
Adjectivem/fB2formal
A small, open wooden treasure chest overflowing with a massive, impressive mound of bright gold coins, representing a considerable quantity.

📝 In Action

El proyecto requirió un esfuerzo razonable de todo el equipo.

B2

The project required a considerable effort from the entire team.

Hemos visto un avance razonable en las negociaciones.

C1

We have seen moderate/significant progress in the negotiations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • mínimo (minimal)
  • escaso (scarce)

Common Collocations

  • avance razonable – considerable progress
  • cantidad razonable – moderate amount

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: razonable

Question 1 of 2

Which English translation is correct for the sentence: 'El alquiler de este apartamento es razonable.'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
razón(reason, right) — Noun
razonar(to reason, to think logically) — Verb
razonablemente(reasonably) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *rationabilis*, which is built upon *ratio*, meaning 'reason,' 'calculation,' or 'reckoning.' It literally describes something that is 'capable of being reasoned' or 'in accordance with reason.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: raisonnableEnglish: reasonable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'razonable' change based on gender?

No. Since 'razonable' ends in the letter 'e,' it is one of those helpful Spanish adjectives that works for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example, 'el precio razonable' and 'la decisión razonable' are both correct.

Is 'razonable' the same as the English 'rational'?

Not exactly. While they share the same root, 'razonable' is much broader, often meaning 'fair,' 'sensible,' or 'affordable.' The Spanish word 'racional' is usually reserved for a person's thinking process or mathematical concepts.