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approachable

[/əˈproʊtʃəbəl/]
adjective
acessível
1. Friendly and easy to talk to; not intimidating or distant
The manager is very approachable and always willing to listen to her employees.
A gerente é muito acessível e sempre disposta a ouvir seus funcionários.
2. Able to be reached or accessed physically
The beach is approachable by a scenic hiking trail.
A praia é acessível por uma trilha de caminhada cênica.
3. Capable of being understood or dealt with; not too difficult
This book presents complex ideas in an approachable way.
Este livro apresenta ideias complexas de forma acessível.
NYC Slang
chill, down-to-earth, real
Synonyms
friendlyaccessibleopenwelcomingcordialamicable
Antonyms
unapproachabledistantaloofunfriendlyintimidatinginaccessible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acessível
Most common translation; can also use 'simpático' for personality context
Rio de Janeiro
acessível
Standard usage; colloquially 'de boa' for friendly demeanor
São Paulo
acessível
Formal and informal contexts equally accept this term
Portugal
acessível
Standard usage; 'simpático' also acceptable for person-related meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

easy to talk to
open door policy
keeps an open mind
no airs and graces
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