English–Spanish

“ordinary” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈrjente/

Example

No quiero un regalo corriente.

I don't want an ordinary gift.

Illustration for corriente (ordinary)

How to say “ordinary” in Spanish

“Ordinary” in Spanish is corriente.

A plain, everyday shirt.

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

Example sentences with corriente

Mi vecino es una persona corriente y amable.

My neighbor is an ordinary and kind person.

Tips for using corriente

  • Corriente as an adjective can be neutral 'ordinary' but also mildly pejorative, implying low quality or lack of refinement in some contexts.

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