Spanish Conversation · Level 177
15 words
Spanish word
adecuación
Pronunciation
IPA/aðekwaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounappropriateness
Example
La adecuación importa en cada situación.
Appropriateness matters in every situation.
More examples
En reuniones informales, la adecuación a la situación evita malentendidos.
In informal meetings, appropriateness to the situation prevents misunderstandings.
Core concept
A tailored fit to a specific situation.
Common phrases
adecuación a la situación
appropriateness to the situation
adecuación al público
appropriateness for the audience
Similar words
pertinencia: Connects a remark or action to the current topic so it matters in that context.
idoneidad: Matches the required skills or qualities to perform a task successfully.
congruencia: Keeps words, actions, or elements consistent with each other, avoiding contradiction.
Definition in Spanish
Indica la acción y el resultado de adecuar algo para que sea apropiado en una situación determinada.
Word origin
From the verb adecuar (Latin ad- 'to' + aequāre 'make equal') plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, naming the action or result of making something appropriate.
Usage tips
- Often sounds formal; in everyday speech Spanish speakers prefer the adjective adecuado or the phrase es adecuado instead of the noun adecuación.