Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
insuficiente
Pronunciation
IPA/insufiˈθjente/
Meaning
- adjectiveinsufficient
Example
La información disponible es insuficiente para tomar una decisión.
The available information is insufficient to make a decision.
More examples
Llegamos tarde y había tiempo insuficiente para revisar todo.
We arrived late and there was insufficient time to review everything.
Core concept
A stack of coins falling short of a price tag.
Common phrases
tiempo insuficiente
insufficient time
atención insuficiente
insufficient attention
Similar words
escaso: Available in very limited quantity; noticeably lacking in amount.
deficiente: Of insufficient quality or effectiveness for its intended use.
limitado: Restricted in scope, size, or capability; not broad or extensive.
pobre: Characterized by low quality or degree; inferior in standard.
Definition in Spanish
Que carece de la cantidad o la calidad necesarias para cumplir un propósito u objetivo.
Word origin
Formed by the negative prefix in- plus suficiente, the adjective from Latin sufficere meaning 'to suffice'.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech speakers often prefer the periphrasis 'no es suficiente' or 'no basta' instead of a lone adjective when stressing a shortfall.
Other meanings
- lackingadjective
- scarceadjective
Opposites
- suficientesufficientadjective
- adecuadoadequateadjective
Related words
- insuficienciainsufficiencynoun
- insuficientementeinsufficientlyadverb