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approachability

[/əˌproʊtʃəˈbɪləti/]
nounfeminine
acessibilidade
1. The quality of being easy to approach, talk to, or access; friendliness and willingness to listen
The manager's approachability made employees feel comfortable discussing their concerns.
A acessibilidade do gerente fez os funcionários se sentirem confortáveis em discutir suas preocupações.
2. The degree to which something is capable of being reached or entered
The approachability of the building was improved by adding a ramp.
A acessibilidade do edifício foi melhorada com a adição de uma rampa.
Synonyms
accessibilityfriendlinessopennessaffabilityapproachableness
Antonyms
inaccessibilityunapproachabilityaloofnessremotenessunfriendliness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acessibilidade
Most common term used in Brazil for both physical and social contexts
General Brazilian
facilidade de acesso
Alternative phrase emphasizing ease of access
Portugal
acessibilidade
Standard term used in European Portuguese
Portugal
simpatia
Used when referring to personal approachability and charm

Related Idioms & Phrases

open door policy
easy to get along with
all ears
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