razonable
“razonable” means “sensible” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
sensible, logicalAlso: fair, rational
📝 In Action
Su explicación sobre el retraso fue muy razonable.
B1His explanation for the delay was very sensible.
Necesitamos llegar a un acuerdo razonable para ambas partes.
B2We need to reach a reasonable agreement for both parties.
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affordable, reasonableAlso: fair
📝 In Action
Ese restaurante tiene precios muy razonables.
A2That restaurant has very reasonable prices (affordable).
Queremos comprar un coche a un costo razonable.
B1We want to buy a car at an affordable cost.
Word Connections
considerable, moderateAlso: significant
📝 In Action
El proyecto requirió un esfuerzo razonable de todo el equipo.
B2The project required a considerable effort from the entire team.
Hemos visto un avance razonable en las negociaciones.
C1We have seen moderate/significant progress in the negotiations.
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Quick Quiz: razonable
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is correct for the sentence: 'El alquiler de este apartamento es razonable.'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 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)
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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.