favorable

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BrE /ˈfeɪvərəb(ə)l/ AmE /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

adjective en → es

1 POSITIVE [attributive] [predicative] A2

helping or likely to help someone or something; good for someone or something

favorable, ventajoso, beneficioso

  • a favorable decision/answer/opinion

Collocations favorable conditions · favorable opinion

  • The weather forecast is favorable for a picnic.

    El pronóstico del tiempo es favorable para una pícnic.

2 LEGAL [attributive] [predicative] B1

in favor of someone or something; supporting someone or something officially

favorable, a favor de

  • a favorable decision/verdict

Collocations favorable ruling · favorable judgment

  • The court gave a favorable verdict in the case.

    El tribunal dio un veredicto favorable en el caso.

1 OPPORTUNITY [attributive] [predicative] B1

likely to provide an opportunity for someone or something; promising

favorable, prometedor, propicio

  • a favorable opportunity

Collocations favorable situation · favorable moment

  • There is a favorable opportunity to invest in the stock market.

    Hay una oportunidad favorable para invertir en el mercado de valores.