Spanish Conversation · Level 44
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Spanish word
corriente
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈrjente/
Meaning
- adjectiveordinary
Example
No quiero un regalo corriente.
I don't want an ordinary gift.
More examples
Mi vecino es una persona corriente y amable.
My neighbor is an ordinary and kind person.
Core concept
A plain, everyday shirt.
Common phrases
persona corriente
ordinary person
día corriente
ordinary day
vida corriente
ordinary life
Similar words
común: Widespread or commonly shared among people, routinely seen or encountered.
normal: Conforming to the usual standard or expected condition in a situation.
frecuente: Happening often or repeatedly over time.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece a lo ordinario o habitual, sin ser notable ni excepcional.
Word origin
From Latin currens 'running' (from currere 'to run'), where the image of running or flowing gave rise to senses of what 'runs through' common life, i.e., ordinary.
Usage tips
- Corriente as an adjective can be neutral 'ordinary' but also mildly pejorative, implying low quality or lack of refinement in some contexts.
Other meanings
- flownoun
- electric currentnoun
Opposites
- extraordinarioextraordinaryadjective
- excepcionalexceptionaladjective
Related words
- corrientementeordinarilyadverb