No. 1,719 in Spanish
útil
Useful.
In a sentence
Este diccionario es muy útil para aprender nuevos idiomas.
This dictionary is very useful for learning new languages.
Here, 'útil' is used as an adjective to describe the dictionary, expressing its usefulness for a task.
Siempre trato de ser útil ayudando a mis compañeros de trabajo.
I always try to be helpful by assisting my coworkers.
In this sentence, 'útil' is used to describe a person's behavior or intent, emphasizing a willingness to assist or be of service.
La herramienta que compraste es útil para arreglar la bicicleta.
The tool you bought is useful for repairing the bicycle.
This usage of 'útil' refers to an object's functional advantage in facilitating a specific activity.
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