útil
useful
adjective OO-teel Less Common
Origin: From Latin utilis.
Usage Note
Útil is invariable by gender: un consejo útil, una herramienta útil. The written accent is essential — without it the word would stress the final syllable. The plural noun útiles can mean tools or school supplies (útiles escolares), especially in Latin America. The antonym is inútil (useless).
Examples
"Este diccionario es muy útil para los estudiantes."
Natural Translation
This dictionary is very useful for students.

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