Útil describes something that helps accomplish a purpose or is of practical value.
The idea
The singular útil is the same for both genders; plural útiles retains the accent. Use útil para plus a purpose or infinitive.
Examples
- Este mapa es útil para encontrar la estación.This map is useful for finding the station.
- La información fue útil durante el viaje.The information was useful during the trip.
- Estas herramientas son útiles para reparar la silla.These tools are useful for repairing the chair.
- ¿Te resulta útil la explicación?Do you find the explanation useful?
- Un diccionario puede ser útil cuando lees.A dictionary can be useful when you read.
- Sus consejos fueron útiles para preparar la entrevista.Their advice was useful for preparing for the interview.
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Watch out
Useful does not mean required: something can be útil without being necesario.
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Choose the singular form: El mapa es ___. (útil / útiles)
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útil
Útil agrees with the singular noun mapa.
Choose the plural form: Las herramientas son ___. (útiles / útil)
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útiles
Útiles agrees with plural herramientas and retains the accent.
Choose the adjective that fits the description: El mapa ayuda a encontrar la estación: es ___ para el viaje. (útil / inútil)
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útil
A map that helps is útil; inútil means of no use.
Practice round
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Choose the singular form: El mapa es ___. (útil / útiles)
Choose the plural form: Las herramientas son ___. (útiles / útil)
Choose the adjective that fits the description: El mapa ayuda a encontrar la estación: es ___ para el viaje. (útil / inútil)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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