flexibilidad
nounCEFR B1
What does “flexibilidad” mean in English?
1.(physical) flexibility (range of motion in joints and muscles) — mejorar la flexibilidad, falta de flexibilidad articular
2.flexibility
flexibility (adaptability in schedules, rules, or attitudes) — flexibilidad horaria, dar más flexibilidad
Example sentences
El yoga y el pilates son las dos disciplinas más recomendadas para trabajar la flexibilidad y la postura, sobre todo para personas que pasan muchas horas sentadas.
Yoga and Pilates are the two most recommended disciplines for working on flexibility and posture, especially for people who spend many hours sitting down.
Con la edad, la flexibilidad disminuye de forma natural si no se trabaja de manera activa, por lo que los expertos recomiendan hacer estiramientos diarios.
With age, flexibility naturally decreases if it is not actively worked on, which is why experts recommend doing daily stretches.
How to use it
La flexibilidad means 'flexibility' in the fitness sense — range of motion in joints and muscles. Common collocates: mejorar la flexibilidad, falta de flexibilidad, flexibilidad muscular / articular. The adjective is flexible. In B1 discourse, flexibilidad also extends to schedule/attitude flexibility — context disambiguates.
Common mistake
Flexibilidad is a reliable cognate. The verb is ser o estar flexible (flexible as a trait or current state). In fitness discourse you 'work on' flexibility — trabajar la flexibilidad, mejorar la flexibilidad — rather than saying *hacer flexibilidad. Do not confuse with la agilidad (agility — speed and coordination) which is a related but distinct quality.