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How to Say "compatible" in Spanish

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compatible

/kom-pah-TEE-bleh//kompaˈtiβle/

adjectiveB1
Use this word when referring to the technical ability of two or more things (like devices, software, or systems) to work together or function in harmony.
Two colorful puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together.

Examples

Este cargador no es compatible con mi teléfono.

This charger is not compatible with my phone.

Nuestros horarios de trabajo son compatibles.

Our work schedules are compatible.

Su tipo de sangre es compatible para la transfusión.

His blood type is compatible for the transfusion.

One Form for All

This word doesn't change its ending based on gender. You can use 'compatible' for both masculine and feminine things (el sistema es compatible / la pieza es compatible).

The Connector Word

When you want to say something is compatible 'with' something else, always use the word 'con' in Spanish.

Wrong Connection

Mistake: “Es compatible de mi sistema.”

Correction: Es compatible con mi sistema.

amigable

/ah-mee-GAH-bleh//amiˈɡaβle/

adjectiveB1
Use this word when describing something (often software or a system) as easy to use, friendly, or intuitive for the user, focusing on the user experience.
A colorful tablet computer with large, simple icons of a sun and a flower.

Examples

Esta aplicación tiene una interfaz muy amigable.

This app has a very user-friendly interface.

Debemos usar productos que sean amigables con el medio ambiente.

We should use products that are environmentally friendly.

Es un formato amigable para imprimir.

It is a printer-friendly format.

Using 'Con'

When saying something is 'friendly to' or 'friendly with' something else (like the environment), Spanish uses the preposition 'con' (with).

Literal Translation Error

Mistake: “Esta app es 'usuario-amigable'.”

Correction: Say 'amigable para el usuario' or 'una interfaz amigable'. Spanish doesn't hyphenate adjectives like English does.

Confusing 'Compatible' and 'Amigable'

Learners often incorrectly use 'amigable' when they mean technical compatibility, like devices working together. Remember, 'amigable' describes ease of use for people, while 'compatible' describes how things work with each other.

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