Spanish Conversation · Level 128
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Spanish word
suplementario
Pronunciation
IPA/suplemenˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectiveadditional
Example
¿Tienes información suplementaria?
Do you have any additional information?
More examples
He adjuntado un documento suplementario al correo.
I have attached an additional document to the email.
Core concept
A secondary layer placed over an original element to provide extra content or support.
Common phrases
información suplementaria
additional information
documento suplementario
additional document
material suplementario
additional material
Similar words
extra: Serves as an addition beyond normal limits, increasing quantity or scope.
adicional: Appends further content to an existing item to increase or extend it.
complementario: Adds the necessary pieces to fill gaps so the whole functions as intended.
auxiliar: Acts as a supporting element that helps the primary function run smoothly.
Definition in Spanish
Que proporciona apoyo adicional o aportes extra a algo ya existente, con función secundaria.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish suplemento plus -ario, with suplemento from Latin supplementum 'that which fills up', so -ario yields an adjective meaning 'supplementary'.
Usage tips
- Often used with documents, payments, or hours (e.g., material suplementario, ingresos suplementarios), so expect it in institutional or official texts rather than casual chat.
Related words
- suplementosupplementnoun
- suplementarsupplementverb
- suplementaciónsupplementationnoun