reasonable

S2 W1

BrE /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/ AmE /ˈriz.ə.nə.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 LOGIC [attributive / predicative] A2

based on good sense and practical thinking; fair or moderate

razonable, lógico, sensato

  • a reasonable idea/suggestion
  • be a reasonable price

Collocations reasonable suggestion · reasonable price

  • That's a very reasonable suggestion.

    Eso es una sugerencia muy razonable.

2 FAIRNESS [attributive / predicative] B1

fair and not too strict or severe; kind and understanding

justo, comprensivo, amable

  • be reasonable about something
  • be a reasonable person

Collocations reasonable attitude · reasonable approach

  • He was very reasonable about the delay.

    Fue muy comprensivo con respecto al retraso.

3 LIMIT [attributive / predicative] B1

not too much or too little; moderate in amount, degree, etc.

moderado, equilibrado, justo

  • a reasonable amount of something
  • be a reasonable distance

Collocations reasonable amount · reasonable distance

  • It's a reasonable distance to walk.

    Es una distancia razonable para caminar.

4 EXPECTATION [attributive / predicative] B2

expected or hoped for; likely to happen

razonable, esperado, probable

  • be a reasonable expectation
  • it's reasonable to expect something

Collocations reasonable expectation · reasonable hope

  • It's reasonable to expect better service.

    Es razonable esperar un mejor servicio.