Frecuente (en. Frequent)

/frekˈwente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That repeats several times within a period of time.
Rain is frequent in this region during the winter.
La lluvia es frecuente en esta región durante el invierno.
Something that is done habitually.
It is frequent for concerts to be organized in the park.
Es frecuente que se organicen conciertos en el parque.
That appears or happens often.
Complaints from the neighbors are frequent.
Las quejas de los vecinos son frecuentes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'frequens', which means 'numerous' or 'reiterated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

frequent visits
Visits that are carried out habitually.
visitas frecuentes
frequent rains
Rains that occur regularly in a region.
lluvias frecuentes
frequent errors
Errors that happen commonly.
errores frecuentes

Related Words

frequency
Number of times an event is repeated in a given time period.
frecuencia
frequenter
A person who visits a place habitually.
frecuentador
frequentation
The action of frequenting or visiting a place regularly.
frecuentación

Slang Meanings

Something that happens often in a colloquial context.
It is frequent for us to arrive late to meetings.
Es frecuente que lleguemos tarde a las reuniones.
Refers to a social environment where people gather often.
That café has become a frequent place for us.
Esa cafetería se ha vuelto un lugar frecuente para nosotros.