convenient
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con·ven·ient
(kən-vēn′yənt)adj.
1. Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: a convenient time to receive guests; a convenient excuse for not going.
2.
a. Easy to reach; accessible: a bank with branches at six convenient locations.
b. Close at hand; near: an apartment that is convenient to transportation.
3. Obsolete Fitting and proper; suitable.
[Middle English, from Latin conveniēns, convenient-, present participle of convenīre, to be suitable, fit; see convene.]
con·ven′ient·ly adv.
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convenient
(kənˈviːnɪənt)adj
1. suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune
2. easy to use
3. close by or easily accessible; handy
[C14: from Latin conveniēns appropriate, fitting, from convenīre to come together, be in accord with, from venīre to come]
conˈveniently adv
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con•ven•ient
(kənˈvin yənt)adj.
1. suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use.
2. at hand; easily accessible: convenient to all transportation.
3. Obs. fitting; suitable.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin convenient-, s. of conveniēns, present participle of convenīre to be suitable, come together. See convene, -ent]
con•ven′ient•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | convenient - suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; "a convenient excuse for not going" accessible - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient" inconvenient - not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs; "it is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen"; "the back hall is an inconvenient place for the telephone" |
2. | convenient - large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense); "a commodious harbor"; "a commodious building suitable for conventions" archaicism, archaism - the use of an archaic expression |
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convenient
adjective
1. suitable, fitting, fit, handy, satisfactory, befitting The family found it more convenient to eat in the kitchen.
2. useful, practical, handy, serviceable, labour-saving Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option.
useful awkward, useless, unsuitable, inconvenient
useful awkward, useless, unsuitable, inconvenient
3. nearby, available, accessible, handy, at hand, within reach, close at hand, just round the corner The town is convenient for Heathrow Airport.
nearby distant, out-of-the-way, inaccessible, inconvenient
nearby distant, out-of-the-way, inaccessible, inconvenient
4. appropriate, timely, suited, suitable, beneficial, well-timed, opportune, seasonable, helpful She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.
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convenient
adjective1. Suited to one's end or purpose:
2. Being within easy reach:
Idioms: close at hand, close by.
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Translations
سَهل الوصول إلَيهمُريحمُلائِم، مُناسِبمُنَاسِب
vhodnývyhovujícípříhodný
belejlignempasendebekvem
oportuna
kätevämukavasopiva
pogodan
kényelmes
aîgengilegur; handhægurhentugur
都合のよい
편리한
specialiai
ērtsizdevīgspiemērotsviegli sasniedzams
prikladenustrezen
praktisk
สะดวก
thuận tiện
convenient
[kənˈviːnɪənt] ADJ1. (= suitable) → conveniente; [tool, device] → práctico, útil; [size] → idóneo, cómodo
if it is convenient to you → si le viene bien
when it is convenient for you → cuando le venga bien
would tomorrow be convenient? → ¿le viene bien mañana?
is it convenient to call tomorrow? → ¿le viene bien llamar mañana?
it is convenient to live here → resulta práctico vivir aquí
her death was certainly convenient for him (iro) → es cierto que su muerte fue oportuna para él
at a convenient moment → en un momento oportuno
we looked for a convenient place to stop → buscamos un sitio apropiado para parar
it's not a convenient time for me → a esa hora no me viene bien
if it is convenient to you → si le viene bien
when it is convenient for you → cuando le venga bien
would tomorrow be convenient? → ¿le viene bien mañana?
is it convenient to call tomorrow? → ¿le viene bien llamar mañana?
it is convenient to live here → resulta práctico vivir aquí
her death was certainly convenient for him (iro) → es cierto que su muerte fue oportuna para él
at a convenient moment → en un momento oportuno
we looked for a convenient place to stop → buscamos un sitio apropiado para parar
it's not a convenient time for me → a esa hora no me viene bien
2. (= near) [place] → bien situado, accesible
the house is convenient for the shops → la casa está muy cerca de las tiendas
the hotel is convenient for the airport → el hotel está bien situado con respecto al aeropuerto
he put it on a convenient chair → lo puso en una silla que estaba a mano
the house is convenient for the shops → la casa está muy cerca de las tiendas
the hotel is convenient for the airport → el hotel está bien situado con respecto al aeropuerto
he put it on a convenient chair → lo puso en una silla que estaba a mano
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
convenient
[kənˈviːniənt] adj [place, location] → bien situé(e)
to be convenient for sth → être bien situé(e) par rapport à qch
The hotel is convenient for the airport → L'hôtel est bien situé par rapport à l'aéroport.
to be convenient for sth → être bien situé(e) par rapport à qch
The hotel is convenient for the airport → L'hôtel est bien situé par rapport à l'aéroport.
[time]
It's not a convenient time for me → C'est une heure qui ne m'arrange pas.
to be convenient for sb
Would Monday be convenient for you? → Est-ce que lundi vous conviendrait?
It's not a convenient time for me → C'est une heure qui ne m'arrange pas.
to be convenient for sb
Would Monday be convenient for you? → Est-ce que lundi vous conviendrait?
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
convenient
adj (= useful, functional) → zweckmäßig, praktisch; area, house (for shops etc) → günstig gelegen; time → günstig, passend; at a more convenient time → zu einem passenderen or günstigeren Zeitpunkt; if it is convenient → wenn es Ihnen (so) passt; if it is convenient to or for you → wenn es Ihnen (so) passt, wenn es Ihnen keine Umstände macht; a place/time convenient for all of us → ein Ort, der/eine Zeit, die uns allen passt or für uns alle günstig ist; is tomorrow convenient (to or for you)? → passt (es) Ihnen morgen?, geht es morgen?; he sat down on a convenient chair → er setzte sich auf einen Stuhl, der gerade da stand; the trams are very convenient (= nearby) → die Straßenbahnhaltestellen liegen sehr günstig; (= useful) → die Straßenbahn ist sehr praktisch; a convenient place to stop → eine geeignete or günstige Stelle zum Anhalten; is there a convenient train? → gibt es einen geeigneten or passenden Zug?; her resignation was most convenient (for him) → ihr Rücktritt kam (ihm) äußerst gelegen; how convenient! → sehr günstig!
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
convenient
[kənˈviːnɪənt] adj (tool, size, place) → comodo/a; (event, time, occasion) → adatto/a, opportuno/athe house is convenient for the shops → la casa è vicina ai or comoda per i negozi
if it is convenient to you → se per lei va bene, se non la incomoda
would tomorrow be convenient? → andrebbe bene domani?
is it convenient to call tomorrow? → potrei passare domani?
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
convenient
(kənˈviːnjənt) adjective1. suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty. When would it be convenient for me to come?
2. easy to use, run etc. a convenient size of house.
3. easy to reach etc; accessible. Keep this in a convenient place.
conˈveniently adverbconˈvenience noun
1. the state or quality of being convenient; freedom from trouble or difficulty. the convenience of living near the office.
2. any means of giving ease or comfort. the conveniences of modern life.
3. (also public convenience) a public lavatory.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
convenient
→ مُنَاسِب vhodný belejlig praktisch κατάλληλος conveniente, práctico kätevä pratique pogodan conveniente 都合のよい 편리한 handig beleilig wygodny conveniente удобный praktisk สะดวก uygun thuận tiện 方便的Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009