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    Bastante (en. Quite)

    /basˈtante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates a sufficient or considerable amount.
    He studied quite a bit for the exam.
    Estudió bastante para el examen.
    Used to emphasize a quality.
    He is quite intelligent.
    Es bastante inteligente.
    Expresses an imprecise but considerable amount.
    There is quite enough food for everyone.
    Hay bastante comida para todos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bastantem', from the verb 'bastare', which means 'to be enough'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quite clear
    Which is easy to understand.
    bastante claro
    quite well
    Which is enough or adequate.
    bastante bien
    quite a bit of work
    Which indicates a considerable amount of work.
    bastante trabajo

    Related Words

    considerable
    Adjustment or change in quantity.
    bastanteo
    sufficiency
    Characteristic of being sufficient.
    bastantez
    sufficiently
    In a sufficient manner, to a great extent.
    bastantemente

    Slang Meanings

    Excessively.
    The concert was quite fun.
    El concierto estuvo bastante divertido.
    Abundant.
    It was cold enough, so there is quite a bit of snow.
    Hizo suficiente frío, así que hay bastante nieve.