tangible
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “tangible” mean in English?
tangible — perceptible by touch or clearly real and concrete; not abstract
tangible — perceptible by touch or clearly real and concrete; not abstract (resultados tangibles, beneficios tangibles)
Example sentences
El acuerdo produjo resultados tangibles.
The agreement produced tangible results.
Necesitamos pruebas tangibles antes de actuar.
We need tangible evidence before acting.
El beneficio es tangible y medible.
The benefit is tangible and measurable.
How to use it
'Tangible' means tangible — physically real or clearly perceptible. Invariable for gender. Used with ser. Key collocations: 'resultado tangible', 'beneficio tangible', 'evidencia tangible'. Cognate with English. Contrasts with 'intangible'.
Common mistake
Don't use 'tangible' for anything concrete in informal speech — prefer 'concreto' for everyday contexts; 'tangible' fits formal or business registers.