Translation of Spanish word "suficiente" to English

suficiente

Q: What is the definition of the Spanish word "suficiente"?

The Spanish word "suficiente" is defined as: "Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate. Used before a noun in the manner of words like some, a bit of, and so on."

/su.fiˈθjen.te/

Adjectives B1

Meaning

determiner

Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate. Used before a noun in the manner of words like some, a bit of, and so on.

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How to use

Suficiente ('enough / sufficient') is an adjective. Same form for masculine/feminine, plural: suficientes. Ser suficiente — To be enough.

🇬🇧 English

enough, sufficient

Example

Tenemos comida suficiente para todos.

We have enough food for everyone.

No es suficiente para comprarlo.

It is not enough to buy it.

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Synonyms

enough / quite

Common phrases

lo suficiente— enough / sufficiently
ser suficiente— to be enough

More Adjectives words

especial propio bonito feo fácil difícil rápido lento limpio sucio caliente feliz

This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:enough 🇵🇱Polish:dość

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What does the Spanish word "suficiente" mean?▼

The Spanish word "suficiente" means "enough, sufficient" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tenemos comida suficiente para todos." (which translates as "We have enough food for everyone.").