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    Común (en. Common)

    /koˈmun/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Properly speaking, it refers to something that is shared or used by several people.
    Suffering is something common among humans.
    El sufrimiento es algo común entre los humanos.
    It refers to something that happens frequently.
    It is common to see migratory birds at this time of year.
    Es común ver aves migratorias en esta época del año.
    It is used to describe something that is not special or exceptional.
    This restaurant has common food; it did not impress me.
    Este restaurante tiene comida común, no me impresionó.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'communis', which means 'shared, common'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ordinary
    Something that is very common and not special at all.
    común y corriente
    the common people
    Referring to the working class or common people.
    el pueblo común
    common sense
    The ability to think logically and sensibly.
    sentido común
    common thing
    Something that is known and used by many people.
    cosa común

    Related Words

    community
    A group of people who share something in common.
    comunidad
    communication
    The act of transmitting information between individuals.
    comunicación
    communist
    Related to communism, which seeks the common ownership of goods.
    comunista
    communion
    Union and relationship between people or groups around the same objective or belief.
    comunión

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is considered trivial or worthless.
    That movie was so common that I forgot it instantly.
    Esa película fue tan común que la olvidé al instante.
    Referring to a person who lacks originality.
    Don't be so common; try to be more creative.
    No seas tan común, intenta ser más creativo.