Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
común
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈmun/
Meaning
- adjectivecommon
Example
Es común ver tráfico a esta hora.
It is common to see traffic at this time.
More examples
En esta zona, los errores son comunes entre los principiantes.
In this area, errors are common among beginners.
Core concept
A calendar page with many dates circled to show repeated or typical events.
Common phrases
muy común
very common
de uso común
of common use
común y corriente
run-of-the-mill
Similar words
frecuente: Occurs repeatedly or at short intervals.
normal: Matches what is standard or expected in a given situation.
habitual: Happens as part of a person's regular routine or practice.
corriente: Appears ordinary and unremarkable.
Definition in Spanish
Que es frecuente u ordinario en personas, cosas o situaciones; no es raro ni excepcional.
Word origin
Derived from Latin communis 'shared', from com- 'together' and munis 'service', and so it denotes what is common to many people.
Usage tips
- Spanish often pairs común with ser to describe general situations, using constructions like es común + infinitive or es común que + clause.
Other meanings
- sharedadjective
- ordinaryadjective
- generaladjective
Opposites
- rarouncommonadjective
- extraordinarioexceptionaladjective
Related words
- comúnmentegenerallyadverb
- comunidadcommunitynoun
- comunalcommunaladjective