disponibilidad
/disponibiliˈdad/feminine
The Spanish word for availability is disponibilidad.
disponibilidad refers to the quality of being available.
Meaning: the quality of being available (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word disponibilidad is formed from the adjective disponible (available) plus the suffix -idad, which corresponds to the English suffix -ity.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Mexico, speakers may use estar a la orden to express availability. In Argentina, locals may say estar a disposición to express availability.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la instead of el.
How do you pronounce it?
/disponibiliˈdad/
Did you know?
- While disponibilidad is used for technical availability, a Spanish speaker might describe a person who is always available and eager to please as estar siempre al pie del cañón.
- In legal contexts, disponibilidad describes not just if something is available, but the legal right of a person to sell or give away a specific asset.
- In Spanish, the concept of disponibilidad can extend to a person's emotional state, such as being disponible for a new romantic relationship.
Examples in context
- Contáctenos para confirmar la disponibilidad.Contact us to check availability.This sentence is useful for confirming disponibilidad.Tatoeba #1256461 by marcelostockle, translation #1218280 by Cainntear
- ¡Nunca uses la disponibilidad de programas traductores como excusa para una traducción de un idioma que no dominas lo suficiente!Never use the availability of translation software as an excuse for a translation of a language that you haven't mastered yet!This sentence is useful for discussing the disponibilidad of software.Tatoeba #1694558 by marcelostockle, translation #12858911 by mexicanhere
- Le agradezco su interés. Mi disponibilidad para la reunión es el martes a las 3 de la tarde.I appreciate your interest. My availability for the meeting is Tuesday at 3 in the afternoon.
- Quisiera saber si está disponible para ayudar con el proyecto este fin de semana.I would like to know if you are available to help with the project this weekend.
- Tengo disponibilidad para una llamada telefónica mañana por la mañana.I have availability for a phone call tomorrow morning.
- Oye, ¿estás libre para ir al cine esta noche?Hey, are you free to go to the movies tonight?
- Tengo tiempo el sábado por la tarde, ¿quieres hacer algo juntos?I have time Saturday afternoon, do you want to do something together?
- Siempre estoy a tu disposición si necesitas ayuda con tus tareas.I am always at your disposal if you need help with your homework.
- Si tienes alguna pregunta, estoy a la orden para ayudar.If you have any questions, I am at your service to help.
- Tengo disponibilidad para encontrarnos mañana a las 5.I have availability to meet tomorrow at 5.
- Debemos verificar la disponibilidad de la sala.We must check the availability of the room.
Example conversation
Sofía is asking Alejandro about his schedule for a meeting.
- SofíaHola Alejandro, ¿cuál es tu disponibilidad mañana?Hi Alejandro, what is your availability tomorrow?
- AlejandroEstoy libre después de las dos.I am free after two o'clock.
- SofíaPerfecto, entonces nos vemos a las tres.Perfect, then we will see each other at three.
- AlejandroDe acuerdo, allí estaré.Agreed, I will be there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “availability” translations and entries disponibilidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
