asequible
/aseˈkible/
The English word affordable is translated into Spanish as asequible.
Asequible is used to describe something that is able to be afforded, specifically referring to things that are within one's financial means. Other ways to express affordability include using the phrase a buen precio (at a good price), con precios accesibles (with accessible prices) or con precios bajos (with low prices). You can also use the adjective módico/a to express that a price is reasonable.
Meaning: able to be afforded (adj)
Which one should you use?
In the context of prices, asequible specifically refers to being within one's financial means, though it can mean 'accessible' in other contexts. You may also see alcanzable used to mean both 'affordable' and 'attainable'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the word alcanzable means 'affordable' or 'attainable'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, changing from asequible to asequibles for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /aseˈkible/.
Did you know?
- Speakers often confuse asequible with accesible, but strictly speaking, asequible refers to the price or the ability to obtain something, while accesible refers to physical entry or ease of approach.
- The term asequible can be used to describe an abstract goal or a person's temperament, not just a price or a product.
- The word asequible was borrowed into Spanish from the New Latin word assequibilis, which stems from assequi meaning 'to obtain'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo encuentras alojamiento asequible a la hora de viajar?How do you find affordable accommodations while traveling?This sentence is useful for asking about finding affordable accommodations when traveling.Tatoeba #11937952 by Eremon, translation #11888042 by Amastan
- La energía solar es abundante, limpia, asequible y renovable.Solar energy is abundant, clean, affordable and renewable.This sentence is useful for describing solar energy as abundant, clean, affordable and renewable.Tatoeba #11433818 by Eremon, translation #5316455 by Hybrid
- La computadora portátil ofrece tecnología de punta a un precio asequible.The laptop provides cutting-edge technology at an affordable price.This sentence is useful for describing a laptop that provides cutting-edge technology at an affordable price.Tatoeba #10556792 by carlosalberto, translation #10556777 by carlosalberto
- Esta tienda ofrece productos económicosThis store offers affordable products
- Los precios de estos apartamentos son asequiblesThe prices of these apartments are affordable
- Creo que esta opción de hotel es razonablemente asequibleI believe this hotel option is reasonably affordable
- Encontré un restaurante muy barato en el centroI found a very cheap restaurant downtown
- Compré estos zapatos a buen precioI bought these shoes at a good price
- El precio del curso es bastante módicoThe price of the course is quite affordable
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their budget for a new apartment.
- DanielNecesitamos un apartamento que sea asequible.We need an apartment that is affordable.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel, el alquiler es muy caro.You are right, Daniel, the rent is very expensive.
- DanielBuscaré opciones más asequibles en esta zona.I will look for more affordable options in this area.
- SofíaGracias, eso ayudaría mucho a nuestro presupuesto.Thanks, that would help our budget a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “affordable” translations and entries asequible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asequible, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
