Spanish word

cotidiano

Pronunciation

IPA/kotiˈðjano/

Meaning

  • adjectivedaily

Example

Tengo una rutina cotidiana.

I have a daily routine.

Illustration for cotidiano (daily)

More examples

La vida cotidiana puede ser reconfortante.

Everyday life can be comforting.

Core concept

A person's everyday routine of morning coffee and commuting.

Common phrases

  • rutina cotidiana

    everyday routine

  • vida cotidiana

    everyday life

  • actividades cotidianas

    everyday activities

Similar words

diario: Events or actions that occur every day.
usual: States or occurrences commonly seen as the usual or expected condition.
habitual: Actions or behaviors regularly repeated as personal habits.
común: Occurrences or items that are widespread and ordinary among many people.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece a la vida diaria o a las actividades habituales de cada día.

Word origin

Cotidiano comes from Latin quotidianus 'daily', via quotidie 'every day' (quot 'how many' + dies 'day').

Usage tips

  • Commonly paired with vida or actividades (vida cotidiana, actividades cotidianas), and context distinguishes cotidiano from diario, which can mean diary or newspaper.

Other meanings

  • usualadjective

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