Spanish Conversation · Level 21
90 words
Spanish word
bastante
Pronunciation
IPA/basˈtante/
Meaning
- adverbquite
Example
Esta película es bastante buena.
This movie is quite good.
More examples
Trabaja bastante rápido.
He works quite fast.
Core concept
Gauge needle reaching the 'enough' mark.
Common phrases
bastante rápido
quite fast
bastante contento
quite pleased
Similar words
muy: Very high in degree, used for strong or intense emphasis.
demasiado: Beyond the necessary degree; excessive or too much.
suficientemente: Sufficient in degree to fulfill a need or expectation.
algo: Present to a slight degree; somewhat.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo es suficiente o que tiene una intensidad notable.
Word origin
It derives from the verb bastar 'to be enough' plus the suffix -ante and originally meant 'sufficient'.
Usage tips
- When placed before an adjective it often softens praise (closer to 'fairly' than 'very'), while when placed after a verb it commonly means 'enough'.