Etc (en. Etc)

et cetera

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Abbreviation used to indicate that there are more elements in a list that are not explicitly mentioned.

We need to buy fruits, vegetables, etc.

Necesitamos comprar frutas, verduras, etc.

Used to show that what has been mentioned is representative of a larger category.

In the meeting, topics such as the economy, education, etc. were discussed.

En la reunión se discutieron temas como la economía, la educación, etc.

From Latin 'et cetera', which means 'and the other things'.

etcétera

Indicates a continuation without specifying more elements.

etcétera

among others

Used to point out that there are more unmentioned examples.

entre otros

and so on

To imply that a series continues in a similar manner.

y así sucesivamente

Used to indicate an additional quantity or more elements.

más

moreover

Indicates that something else is added or included.

además

including

Mentions a specific element to which others are added.

incluyendo

Used in colloquial language to refer to undefined things.

We are going to the store to buy bread, milk, etc., whatever.

Vamos a la tienda a comprar pan, leche, etc., lo que sea.

It is frequently used in speech to avoid being repetitive.

At the party, there was music, food, etc., everything was great!

En la fiesta había música, comida, etc., ¡todo estaba genial!