favourable

favorable, propicio

Que ayuda a tener éxito o proporciona una ventaja.

En inglés sencillo: Helping you succeed or giving you an advantage.

• The weather was favourable for sailing.
• We bought the house on favourable terms.
• Are these conditions favourable for young plants?

Cómo se usa: favourable for someone/something (These conditions are favourable for growing grapes.); favourable to someone/something (The new rules are favourable to small businesses.)

Sinónimos: helpful, beneficial, advantageous

Antónimos: unfavourable, adverse

Expresiones frecuentes: favourable conditions, favourable weather, favourable terms

favorable, positivo

Que expresa aprobación o apoyo hacia una persona, una idea o una cosa.

En inglés sencillo: Showing that someone approves of or supports a person, idea, or thing.

• The book received favourable reviews.
• Her teacher made several favourable comments.
• The committee's response to our proposal was favourable.

Cómo se usa: favourable to someone/something (Public opinion was favourable to the proposal.)

Sinónimos: positive, approving, supportive

Antónimos: unfavourable, critical

Expresiones frecuentes: favourable review, favourable response, favourable comments

favorable, agradable

Que puede agradar o hacer que se piense bien de alguien o algo.

En inglés sencillo: Likely to make people feel pleased or think well of someone or something.

• She made a favourable impression.
• His polite manner created a favourable image.
• The tidy entrance gave visitors a favourable first impression.

Sinónimos: pleasing, pleasant, appealing

Antónimos: unfavourable

Expresiones frecuentes: favourable impression, favourable image, favourable appearance

oportuno, propicio

Que ocurre en un momento adecuado para lo que se quiere hacer.

En inglés sencillo: Happening at a time that is suitable for what you want to do.

• We waited for a favourable moment.
• Spring is a favourable time to plant these seeds.
• The break in the rain came at a favourable time.

Cómo se usa: a favourable time to do something (This is a favourable time to discuss our plans.)

Sinónimos: suitable, convenient, opportune

Antónimos: inopportune

Expresiones frecuentes: favourable time, favourable moment, favourable opportunity

auspicioso, afortunado

Que hace pensar que habrá buena suerte o un resultado feliz.

En inglés sencillo: Suggesting that good luck or a happy result will follow.

• They took the rainbow as a favourable omen.
• She believed she was born under a favourable star.
• The traveller saw the clear dawn as a favourable sign.

Sinónimos: auspicious, lucky

Antónimos: inauspicious, unlucky

Expresiones frecuentes: favourable omen, favourable star, favourable sign