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    Adecuado (en. Appropriate)

    /a.de.kwa.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That fits the required needs or conditions.
    This method is adequate for learning new languages.
    Este método es adecuado para aprender nuevos idiomas.
    That is sufficient or adequate in quantity or degree.
    The salary is adequate to cover my expenses.
    El sueldo es adecuado para cubrir mis gastos.
    That is in the correct place or situation.
    I chose an appropriate suit for the occasion.
    Elegí un traje adecuado para la ocasión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adæquatus', which means 'equalized' or 'adjusted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the appropriate context
    In the appropriate situation or circumstance.
    en el contexto adecuado
    it is not entirely adequate
    It is not completely appropriate or sufficient.
    no es del todo adecuado
    an adequate environment
    An environment that is suitable for something specific.
    un ambiente adecuado

    Related Words

    adequacy
    Action of adapting something.
    adecuación
    to adapt
    To adapt or adjust to a situation or standard.
    adecuarse
    adequate
    That meets the necessary conditions.
    adecuado

    Slang Meanings

    Appropriate for the context
    That speech was very adequate for the meeting.
    Ese discurso fue muy adecuado para la reunión.