Spanish Conversation · Level 131
44 words
Spanish word
asiduo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈsiðwo/
Meaning
- adjectiveregular
Example
Es un asiduo cliente de este café.
He is a regular customer at this cafe.
More examples
Es un lector asiduo de la biblioteca municipal.
He is a regular reader of the municipal library.
Core concept
A steady, frequent visitor to the same place.
Common phrases
cliente asiduo
regular customer
lector asiduo
regular reader
Similar words
frecuente: Occurs often or at short intervals.
habitual: Happens repeatedly as a habit or routine.
regular: Occurs at steady, predictable intervals.
Definition in Spanish
Que acude con regularidad a un lugar o que muestra constancia y aplicación en una actividad.
Word origin
From Latin assiduus (ad- 'near' + sedēre 'to sit'), originally 'sitting near' and then 'constantly present', giving the sense of a regular or frequent attendee.
Usage tips
- Sounds slightly formal in everyday speech, so for a regular customer Spanish speakers often prefer cliente habitual or cliente frecuente.