Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
adecuado
Pronunciation
IPA/aðeˈkwaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveappropriate
Example
No es adecuado decir eso ahora.
It's not appropriate to say that now.
More examples
¿Es este horario adecuado para la reunión?
Is this schedule appropriate for the meeting?
Core concept
A good fit for a specific purpose.
Common phrases
ser adecuado para
be appropriate for
adecuado para el uso
suitable for use
Similar words
apropiado: Fitting for an occasion or person, especially in manner and tone.
oportuno: Occurring or applied at the right moment; timely and seasonable.
conveniente: Easy or practical to use or organize; suits everyday convenience.
pertinente: Relevant to the current situation or discussion; has direct bearing.
Definition in Spanish
Que cumple las condiciones o los requisitos necesarios para un fin concreto.
Word origin
From Latin adaequatus, past participle of adaequare (ad- 'to' + aequus 'equal'), originally meaning 'made equal' and later 'suitable or fitting for a purpose'.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- suitableadjective
- properadjective
- adequateadjective
Opposites
- inadecuadoinadequateadjective
- inapropiadoinappropriateadjective
Related words
- adecuaradaptverb
- adecuadamenteappropriatelyadverb