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“appropriate” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsooportuno

Pronunciation

IPA/aðeˈkwaðo/

Example

No es adecuado decir eso ahora.

It's not appropriate to say that now.

Illustration for adecuado (appropriate)

How to say “appropriate” in Spanish

“Appropriate” in Spanish is adecuado.

A good fit for a specific purpose.

Full entry for adecuado: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adecuado

¿Es este horario adecuado para la reunión?

Is this schedule appropriate for the meeting?

Tips for using adecuado

  • Often used with para or a to indicate what it suits, and unlike English 'adequate', adecuado commonly simply means 'appropriate' rather than 'barely sufficient'.

Other Spanish words for “appropriate”

Es un momento oportuno para hablar.

It's an appropriate time to talk.

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