favourable

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfeɪ.vərə.bəl/ AmE /ˈfeɪ.vərə.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 POSITIVE [attributive], [predicative] B1

having or showing a good opinion of someone or something; approving

favorable, positivo/a, favorable hacia alguien/alguna cosa

  • a favourable view/opinion of somebody/something

Collocations favourable opinion · favourable conditions

  • He has a very favourable opinion of her.

    Tiene una opinión muy favorable de ella.

2 FORTUNATE [attributive], [predicative] B1

likely to have a good result; promising

favorable, ventajoso/a, propicio/a

  • a favourable outcome/result

Collocations favourable conditions · favourable prospects

  • The weather forecast is very favourable.

    El pronóstico del tiempo es muy favorable.

3 ADVANTAGEOUS [attributive], [predicative] B2

giving an advantage or benefit; beneficial

ventajoso/a, beneficioso/a, favorable

  • a favourable opportunity

Collocations favourable terms · favourable conditions

  • The company offered them very favourable terms.

    La empresa les ofreció términos muy ventajosos.

1 WIND [attributive], [predicative] C1

(of the wind) blowing in a direction that is helpful or convenient for ships, planes, etc.

favorable (del viento), ventajoso/a (para la navegación)

  • a favourable wind

Collocations favourable winds · favourable conditions

  • They had the benefit of a favourable wind.

    Tuvieron la ventaja de un viento favorable.