dócil

docile

adjective DOH-seel Rare

Origin: From Latin docilis (easily taught), from docere (to teach).

Also means

obedient

Usage Note

Dócil can describe animals that are tame and easy to handle, or people who comply readily without resistance. It is generally a positive term for animals but can carry a mildly condescending nuance when applied to people, implying passivity. The written accent on dócil marks the stress on the first syllable, required because the word ends in -l yet is stressed on the penultimate; the plural is dóciles (both genders).

Examples

"El caballo es muy dócil y fácil de montar."

Natural Translation

The horse is very docile and easy to ride.

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