handy

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhændi/ AmE /ˈhændi/

adjective en → es

1 CONVENIENT B1

easy to use or find when you need it; convenient

práctico, útil, conveniente

  • be handy for something

Collocations handy tool · handy information

  • It's very handy to have a dictionary at hand.

    Es muy práctico tener un diccionario a mano.

2 SKILLFUL B1

good at using your hands, especially for making or repairing things; skillful with your hands

destreza manual, habilidoso con las manos

  • be handy with something

Collocations handy with tools · handy at repairing things

  • He's very handy with a hammer and nails.

    Él es muy hábil con un martillo y clavos.

3 NEARBY B1

close by; near at hand

cerca, a mano, al alcance de la mano

  • be handy to somewhere

Collocations handy location · handy distance

  • The shop is very handy for the station.

    La tienda está muy cerca de la estación.

4 HELPFUL B2

willing to help; helpful or obliging

dispuesto a ayudar, servicial, amable

  • be handy with something

Collocations handy person · handy neighbor

  • She's always very handy when you need her.

    Siempre está dispuesta a ayudar cuando la necesitas.

5 PRACTICAL B2

practical or useful; practical rather than theoretical

práctico, útil, aplicado

  • be handy for something

Collocations handy knowledge · handy experience

  • It's a handy skill to have.

    Es una habilidad práctica tener.

6 EASY B2

easy or simple; not difficult

fácil, sencillo, fácil de manejar

  • be handy for something

Collocations handy task · handy solution

  • It's a handy way to do it.

    Es un método fácil de hacerlo.

7 ACCESSIBLE C1

easy to reach or use; accessible

accesible, a mano, al alcance

  • be handy for something

Collocations handy resource · handy information

  • The library is very handy for students.

    La biblioteca es muy accesible para los estudiantes.

8 CONVENIENT C1

convenient or useful; convenient rather than inconvenient

práctico, conveniente, útil

  • be handy for something

Collocations handy arrangement · handy opportunity

  • It's a handy place to meet.

    Es un lugar conveniente para encontrarse.