Comun (en. Common)

/koˈmun/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is frequently found or used.
It is common to see people walking in the park on weekends.
Es común ver a la gente paseando en el parque los fines de semana.
That which belongs to everyone or a community.
Common interests are important for the group’s development.
Los intereses comunes son importantes para el desarrollo del grupo.
That which lacks originality or uniqueness.
That design is very common and does not stand out among the others.
Ese diseño es muy común y no destaca entre los demás.

Etymology

From Latin 'communis', meaning 'shared by all'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the common
refers to what is habitual or normal.
lo común
ordinary
something that is simple and not special.
común y corriente
in common
indicates something that is shared by two or more people or things.
en común

Related Words

community
A group of people who share a place or interests.
comunidad
commons
Plurals of common, referring to what is shared.
comúnes
communication
The act of transmitting information between people.
comunicación

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to something trivial or of little value.
That problem is very common, don’t worry.
Ese problema es muy común, no te preocupes.
Referring to something that everyone does or knows.
It is common to jump into the pool in summer.
Es común tirarse en la piscina en verano.