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Available in Spanish: Disponible
Disponible · adjective · dees-poh-NEE-bleh
The adjective 'disponible' is the Spanish word for 'available,' used to describe something that is accessible, at hand, or ready for use. Unlike many Spanish adjectives, disponible does not change form between masculine and feminine nouns—it ends in -e for both genders.
dees-poh-NEE-bleh
El producto estará disponible en todas las tiendas a partir del próximo lunes.
The product will be available in all stores starting next Monday.
Available in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for available, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| disponible | available | dees-poh-NEE-bleh | Default, widely understood |
| libre | available | free or available (time/space) |
How Native Speakers Use Disponible
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Product availability
Lo siento, ese modelo de zapatos no está disponible en su talla actualmente.
I'm sorry, that shoe model is not available in your size currently.
Disponible paired with estar describes current availability status.
Scheduling
¿Estás disponible el jueves por la tarde para una reunión de treinta minutos?
Are you available Thursday afternoon for a thirty-minute meeting?
Asking about personal availability uses estar + disponible.
Job market
Hay varias posiciones disponibles en el departamento de ingeniería de esa empresa.
There are several positions available in the engineering department of that company.
Posiciones disponibles is standard phrasing in job listings.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Disponible
Gender modification error
Incorrect: La habitación está disponibla para reservar.
Correct: La habitación está disponible para reservar.
Disponible is an invariable adjective ending in -e; it does not change to -a for feminine nouns like adjectives ending in -o do.
Ser vs. estar confusion
Incorrect: El gerente es disponible para hablar ahora.
Correct: El gerente está disponible para hablar ahora.
Availability is a temporary state requiring estar; using ser would incorrectly imply being available is a permanent characteristic.
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Common Questions About Available in Spanish
- Does disponible change for masculine and feminine?
- Disponible remains the same regardless of the noun's gender, since it ends in -e rather than -o or -a. You say 'el asiento disponible' and 'la mesa disponible' without any change to the adjective's form.
- When should I use libre instead of disponible?
- Libre is preferred when referring to free time slots or unoccupied seats, carrying a nuance of 'unoccupied' rather than 'ready for use.' For example, '¿Está libre esta silla?' asks if a chair is free, while 'disponible' would sound slightly formal in that everyday context.
- How do you say 'not available' in Spanish?
- The standard construction is 'no disponible' or 'no está disponible,' depending on whether you need a label or a full sentence. Online stores and apps frequently display 'No disponible' as a status indicator when a product is out of stock.