Suficientemente (en. Enough)

/su.fi.θi.en.te.mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is enough in quantity or degree.
Studied sufficiently for the exam.
Estudió suficientemente para el examen.
It is used to express that something meets the necessary requirements.
The light was sufficiently bright to read.
La luz era suficientemente brillante para leer.
Reflects that an acceptable or adequate level has been reached.
The team performed well enough to win the match.
El equipo trabajó suficientemente bien para ganar el partido.

Etymology

The term comes from the adjective 'sufficient', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'sufficientem'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not enough
Indicates that something does not meet the required standard.
no es suficiente
sufficiently clear
Clear enough to be understood.
suficientemente claro
sufficiently capable
A person who has the necessary ability to perform a task.
suficientemente capaz

Related Words

sufficient
That has enough quantity or degree.
suficiente
to suffer
To experience pain or difficulty.
sufrir
to be needed
Indicates that something is necessary or required.
hace falta

Slang Meanings

Enough not to complain.
The salary is sufficiently good to live without worries.
El salario es suficientemente bueno para vivir sin preocupaciones.
Quite a lot, in an informal context.
The weather is sufficiently pleasant to go out.
El clima está suficientemente agradable para salir.