compatible
/kompaˈtible/
The English word 'compatible' is translated into Spanish as compatible.
compatible is used to describe something that is capable of easy interaction. When you want to say something is 'compatible with' another thing, you use the phrase compatible con.
Meaning: capable of easy interaction (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective compatible becomes compatibles in its plural form to match plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaˈtible/
Did you know?
- The root of compatible is shared with the word compasión, as both derive from the Latin passio meaning 'suffering' or 'feeling'.
- While 'compatible' is used for inanimate objects, using it to describe a person's temperament in Spanish can sometimes sound overly clinical or technical, as if describing a machine.
- While compatible describes harmony, Spanish speakers often use the word química meaning 'chemistry' to describe the intangible spark that makes two people compatibles.
Examples in context
- No somos compatibles.We're not compatible.Tatoeba #7715976 by arh, translation #9193444 by DJ_Saidez
- Este programa no es compatible con la versión 64 bits de Windows 7.This program is not compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows 7.Tatoeba #1287357 by hayastan, translation #12258756 by Miktsoanit
- Que la teoría de Emmet sea compatible con las teorías previas en la física es lo más significante.It is that Emmet's theory is compatible with previous theories in physics that is of most significance.Tatoeba #1200304 by marcelostockle, translation #30497 by AlanF_US
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their personalities during a coffee date.
- Elena¿Crees que somos compatibles?Do you think we are compatible?
- AlejandroSí, somos muy compatibles en todo.Yes, we are very compatible in everything.
- ElenaMe alegra mucho escuchar eso, Alejandro.I am very happy to hear that, Alejandro.
- AlejandroYo también lo siento así.I feel the same way too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “compatible” translations and entries compatible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
