Regular (en. Regular)

/reˈɣulaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is habitual in a place or activity.
He is a regular at this café.
Es un regular en este café.
A customer who frequently visits an establishment.
The regulars at the bar receive discounts.
Los regulares del bar reciben descuentos.
adjective
That which repeats with a certain frequency or regularity.
The meetings are regular every Tuesday.
Las reuniones son regulares cada martes.
That which has a norm or rule, which is not exceptional.
His performance is regular, neither outstanding nor bad.
Su desempeño es regular, no sobresale ni es malo.

Etymology

From Latin 'regulāris', meaning 'related to a rule'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in regular terms
in a usual or normal way.
en términos regulares
to have a regular routine
to follow a set schedule.
tener una rutina regular
to do something regularly
to do something frequently.
hacer algo de manera regular

Related Words

regulation
Action of regulating.
regulación
regulation
Set of rules that regulate an activity.
reglamento
rule it
Instrument to draw straight lines.
réguela

Slang Meanings

Something that is common or mediocre.
His way of dancing is quite regular.
Su forma de bailar es bastante regular.
In the context of food or drink, something that is not special.
The corner café is very regular, nothing out of this world.
El café de la esquina es muy regular, nada del otro mundo.