flexible
/fleɡˈsible/
The Spanish word for bendy is flexible.
The word is used to describe something that has the ability to be bent easily.
Meaning: Having the ability to be bent easily (adj)
Which one should you use?
While flexible is the standard term, dúctil is another formal synonym that can be used to describe something bendy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use the informal expression de goma to describe something that is bendy.
How do you pronounce it?
/fleɡˈsible/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone flexible might imply they are easily swayed or lack conviction, whereas in English it is often a positive trait.
- If you want to describe a bendy object in a casual way in Spain, you might say it is de goma, even if the object contains no actual rubber.
- The Spanish word dúctil is most commonly used by scientists and engineers to describe metals that can be stretched into thin wires without breaking.
Examples in context
- Soy bastante flexi, puedo hacer yoga sin problemas.I'm quite bendy, I can do yoga without any issues.
- Este plástico es muy flexible.This plastic is very flexible.
- Necesito una tubería flexible para la instalación.I need a flexible pipe for the installation.
- El material de la cuerda es flexible.The material of the rope is flexible.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at some new sports equipment at a shop.
- ElenaJavier, ¿crees que este material es flexible?Javier, do you think this material is flexible?
- JavierSí, Elena, parece bastante flexible para el ejercicio.Yes, Elena, it looks quite flexible for the exercise.
- ElenaPerfecto, entonces lo compraremos.Perfect, then we will buy it.
- JavierBuena idea, vamos a la caja.Good idea, let's go to the checkout.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry flexible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
