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1 ♦ convenient
♦ convenient /kənˈvi:nɪənt/a.1 comodo; che va bene; adatto: a convenient moment, un momento adatto; Let's choose a day that is convenient for both, scegliamo un giorno che sia comodo (o che vada bene) a entrambi; mutually convenient, comodo per entrambi; politically convenient, politicamente utile; (iron.) How very convenient!, molto comodo!2 utile; pratico; comodo: a convenient tool for gardening, un arnese utile per il giardinaggio; a convenient excuse, una scusa comoda; politically convenient, politicamente utile3 vicino; a portata di mano; sottomano; accanto: The house is very convenient for shops and transport, la casa è vicina ai negozi e ben servita dai mezzi di trasporto; We sat on a convenient bench, sedemmo su una panchina proprio lì accantoFALSI AMICI: convenient non significa conveniente. -
2 convenient
[kən'viːnɪənt]1) (suitable) [place, date] comodo, adattoto be convenient for sb. (to do) — essere comodo per qcn. o andare bene a qcn. (fare)
2) (useful, practical) [tool, method] pratico, utile3) (in location) [shops, amenities] vicino, comodo; [chair, table] a portata di manoto be convenient for — BE
to be convenient to — AE essere comodo per [station, shops, facilities]
4) iron. spreg. (expedient) [excuse, explanation] comodo, facile* * *[kən'vi:njənt]1) (suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty: When would it be convenient for me to come?) comodo2) (easy to use, run etc: a convenient size of house.) comodo3) (easy to reach etc; accessible: Keep this in a convenient place.) pratico•- convenience* * *[kən'viːnɪənt]1) (suitable) [place, date] comodo, adattoto be convenient for sb. (to do) — essere comodo per qcn. o andare bene a qcn. (fare)
2) (useful, practical) [tool, method] pratico, utile3) (in location) [shops, amenities] vicino, comodo; [chair, table] a portata di manoto be convenient for — BE
to be convenient to — AE essere comodo per [station, shops, facilities]
4) iron. spreg. (expedient) [excuse, explanation] comodo, facile
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