Etcétera (en. Etcetera)
/etˈseteɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Indicates that there are more things or examples that are not explicitly mentioned.
We can buy fruits like apples, oranges, etcetera.
Podemos comprar frutas como manzanas, naranjas, etcétera.
Used to avoid long enumerations.
At the fair, they sell clothes, toys, food, etcetera.
En la feria venden ropa, juguetes, comida, etcétera.
Etymology
From Latin 'et cetera', meaning 'and other things'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
etcetera
Indicates that there are more items or examples in the list.
etcétera
and so on
Shows that it continues in a similar order.
así sucesivamente
and others
Informs that there are additional unspecified items.
y otros
Related Words
enumeration
Action of enumerating items or things.
enumeración
list
Set of mentioned elements or things.
lista
addition
Action of adding something to what already exists.
adición
Slang Meanings
To refer to additional things or options informally.
I brought a bunch of things: clothes, food, drink, etcetera.
Traje un montón de cosas: ropa, comida, bebida, etcétera.