utility

• Describe algo diseñado para ser útil o práctico, más que para ser atractivo o decorativo. También puede referirse a un servicio público o programa informático de utilidad.

Describes something that is designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

1. Designed for practical useB2formal

   Designed or intended for practical and functional use rather than for decoration or luxury.

   de utilidad práctica

   • They bought a utility vehicle for their farm work.
   • The company offers utility software for data management.
   • He prefers utility clothing that is durable and comfortable.

   Sinónimosfunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarian

2. Basic or standardB2formal

   Relating to basic services or standard features without extra frills.

   básico o estándar

   • The apartment has utility furniture that is simple and functional.
   • They offer a utility version of the product at a lower price.
   • The utility grade of the material is sufficient for construction.

   Sinónimosbasicfunctionalno-frillsplainpracticalstandardutilitarianworkaday

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de ser útil, provechoso o beneficioso, o un servicio público (como electricidad, agua o gas) suministrado a la población.

A noun referring to the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial, or a service (such as electricity, water, or gas) provided to the public.

1. Usefulness or benefitB2formal

   The quality of being useful or providing a benefit.

   utilidad

   • The utility of this tool is undeniable in construction.
   • She questioned the utility of attending another meeting.
   • The software's utility lies in its ability to automate tasks.

   Sinónimosadvantagebenefiteffectivenessfunctionserviceuseusefulnessvalueworth

   Antónimosinutilityuselessnessworthlessness

2. Public serviceB1formal

   A service provided by a company or government, such as electricity, water, or gas.

   servicio público

   • The utility company sent a bill for the electricity usage.
   • We need to pay our utility bills before the end of the month.
   • The city is upgrading its water utility infrastructure.

   Sinónimospublic servicepublic utility

3. Computer programB2informalIT

   A program designed to perform a specific task, often related to system maintenance.

   programa de utilidad

   • I downloaded a utility to clean up my hard drive.
   • This utility helps manage file backups automatically.
   • The system utility checks for disk errors regularly.

   Sinónimostoolutility program