advisable
word
Definition
Something is advisable if it is a good idea or recommended to do, especially to avoid problems or get the best result.
Usage & Nuances
'Advisable' is formal and often used in advice, instructions, or when giving recommendations. Common phrases: 'It is advisable to...', 'not advisable'. Not used for personal preferences but for actions judged wise or safe.
Spanish: aconsejable - recomendablePortuguese (BR): aconselhável - recomendávelPortuguese (PT): aconselhável - recomendávelChinese (Simplified): 明智的 - 建议的Chinese (Traditional): 明智的 - 建議的Hindi: सलाहयोग्य - उचितArabic: مستحسن - من المُوصى بهBengali: উপদেশযোগ্য - পরামর্শযোগ্যRussian: рекомендуемый - целесообразныйJapanese: 望ましいVietnamese: nên làm - được khuyênKorean: 권장되는 - 바람직한Turkish: tavsiye edilen - uygunUrdu: قابلِ مشورہIndonesian: disarankan - dianjurkan
Example Sentences
It is advisable to drink plenty of water every day.
basic
It is advisable to check your work carefully.
basic
It is not advisable to swim after eating.
basic
It's not advisable to ignore his warning—the weather can change suddenly here.
natural
Sometimes it's advisable to wait and see what happens before making a decision.
natural
Do you think it's advisable to take a taxi this late at night?
natural