Útil
Example: Este libro es muy útil para aprender español rápido.
Definition
"Útil" describes something that provides practical help or serves a beneficial purpose, often making tasks easier or more efficient. For example, in the phrase 'Este libro es muy útil para aprender español rápido,' it means the book is helpful for quickly learning Spanish.
Etymology
The word "útil" comes from the Latin term 'utilis,' which means 'useful' or 'advantageous.' Did you know that the Latin root is related to 'uti,' meaning 'to use'? This connection highlights how "útil" has always been tied to usefulness and practicality.
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"Útil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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