How to Say "logical" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “logical” is “lógico” — use 'lógico' when something is sensible, makes sense, or is the expected outcome based on circumstances.
lógico
Examples
Es lógico que necesitemos más tiempo para terminar el proyecto.
It is logical that we need more time to finish the project.
razonable
rah-thoh-NAH-bleh (Spain) / rah-soh-NAH-bleh (L. Am.)raθoˈnaβle
Examples
Su explicación sobre el retraso fue muy razonable.
His explanation for the delay was very sensible.
Necesitamos llegar a un acuerdo razonable para ambas partes.
We need to reach a reasonable agreement for both parties.
Agreement
Since 'razonable' ends in -e, it stays the same whether the noun is masculine (el acuerdo razonable) or feminine (la propuesta razonable). Just add -s for plural.
Confusing with 'Rational'
Mistake: “Using 'racional' when you mean 'sensible' or 'fair price'.”
Correction: 'Racional' usually refers to thinking process or math. Use 'razonable' for fairness and general sensibility.
coherente
ko-er-EN-tekoeˈɾente
Examples
Su discurso fue muy coherente y todos lo entendieron.
His speech was very coherent and everyone understood it.
Tienes que ser coherente con lo que dices y lo que haces.
You have to be consistent with what you say and what you do.
No me parece un plan coherente para la empresa.
It doesn't seem like a logical plan for the company.
One Form for All
This adjective ends in '-e', which means it stays exactly the same whether you are describing a man, a woman, a masculine object, or a feminine object.
Using 'con'
When you want to say someone is consistent 'with' something, always use the word 'con' afterwards (e.g., coherente con sus ideas).
Avoid 'Coherento'
Mistake: “El plan es coherento.”
Correction: El plan es coherente. Even though 'plan' is masculine, the word 'coherente' never changes its ending to 'o'.
False Friend Alert
Mistake: “Using 'consistente' for logic.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'consistente' usually means physically solid or firm (like a thick sauce). To say someone is logical or consistent in their actions, use 'coherente'.
racional
rah-syoh-NAHLrasjoˈnal
Examples
Necesitamos encontrar una explicación racional para lo que pasó.
We need to find a rational explanation for what happened.
Ella es una persona muy racional y nunca toma decisiones sin pensar.
She is a very rational person and never makes decisions without thinking.
El ser humano es definido tradicionalmente como un animal racional.
Human beings are traditionally defined as rational animals.
One Version for Everyone
In Spanish, describing words that end in '-l' are 'gender neutral.' This means 'racional' stays exactly the same whether you are describing a man, a woman, or a gender-neutral object.
Making it Plural
To make 'racional' plural, you don't just add an '-s.' Because it ends in a consonant, you must add '-es' to get 'racionales.'
Avoid 'Racionala'
Mistake: “Una mujer racionala.”
Correction: Una mujer racional. (The word doesn't change to an 'a' for feminine nouns.)
analítico
Examples
Juan es un estudiante muy analítico.
Juan is a very analytical student.
Lógico vs. Razonable
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