Suficientes (en. Enough)

/su.fi.ˈθjen.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is adequate or enough for a purpose.
The resources are sufficient to carry out the project.
Los recursos son suficientes para llevar a cabo el proyecto.
That meets or satisfies the required conditions.
I don't have sufficient reasons to trust him.
No tengo suficientes motivos para confiar en él.
That has the necessary quantity.
We received sufficient support to hold the event.
Recibimos suficientes apoyos para realizar el evento.

Etymology

From Latin 'sufficientes', participle of 'sufficere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make sufficient
Provide what is necessary to meet a requirement.
hacer suficiente
not enough
Indicates that something does not meet the requirement.
no es suficiente
with sufficient resources
Availability of what is necessary for an activity.
con recursos suficientes

Related Words

sufficiency
Ability to be sufficient.
suficiencia
effective
That produces the desired effect with efficiency.
suficaz
suffering
That has the quality of suffering or enduring.
sufriente

Slang Meanings

When something is more than necessary.
That pizza is sufficient for two people.
Ese pizza es suficiente para dos personas.
Indicates that something met or exceeded expectations.
His efforts were sufficient to win the contest.
Sus esfuerzos fueron suficientes para ganar el concurso.