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    Bastantes (en. Quite a few)

    /basˈtantes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Indicates a considerable or quite a quantity.
    There are quite a few problems that we need to solve.
    Hay bastantes problemas que debemos resolver.
    Used to express that the quantity is sufficient.
    She had quite a few opportunities to show her talent.
    Ella tuvo bastantes oportunidades para demostrar su talento.
    Serves to denote that something is above normal.
    They made quite a few efforts to complete the project.
    Hicieron bastantes esfuerzos para completar el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the adjective 'quite a' which comes from the Latin 'sufficientem'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quite a few reasons
    Enough reasons to justify something.
    bastantes razones
    quite a few times
    A considerable number of occasions.
    bastantes veces
    quite a few options
    Sufficient alternatives available.
    bastantes opciones

    Related Words

    quite a
    That is sufficient or adequate.
    bastante
    basting
    Act of adding or complementing something.
    basting
    quite a thing
    Set of sufficient things in one place.
    bastantería

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial speech, it can be used to exaggerate a quantity.
    I have eaten quite a few tacos, I can't eat anymore.
    He comido bastantes tacos, ya no puedo más.
    It is used in youth contexts to show that something is very good or sufficient.
    The party was quite good.
    La fiesta estuvo bastantes bien.