Común (en. Common)

/koˈmun/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A thing that is shared by a group.
Friendship is something common among us.
La amistad es algo común entre nosotros.
Something that is not rare or exceptional.
It is common to see rains in this season.
Es común ver lluvias en esta temporada.

Etymology

From Latin 'communis', which means 'shared' or 'common'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in common
That is shared by several.
en común
to have something in common
Sharing characteristics or interests with someone.
tener algo en común
it is not common
Something that is rare or unusual.
no es común

Related Words

community
A group of people who share something in common.
comunidad
communication
The process of exchanging information.
comunicación
communion
An act of sharing or participating together.
comunión

Slang Meanings

Something that is very usual or normal.
That kind of comments are common on social media.
Ese tipo de comentarios son comunes en las redes sociales.
Used to refer to ordinary situations.
That party was very common, nothing special.
Esa fiesta fue muy común, nada especial.