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"Adecuado" is a form of "adecuado", an adjective which is often translated as "appropriate". "Idóneo" is an adjective which is often translated as "ideal". Learn more about the difference between "idóneo" and "adecuado" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. ideal
Dada tu experiencia, creo que eres la persona idónea para hablar sobre este tema.Given your background, I think you're the ideal person to talk about this topic.
Clima templado y no hay ni una nube: un día idóneo para ir de picnic.Mild and not a cloud in the sky: an ideal day for going on a picnic.
b. suitable
Encontramos al candidato idóneo para el puesto de director de ventas.We found a suitable candidate for the position of sales director.
c. fit
Eres alto y musculoso. Tienes un cuerpo idóneo para jugar al rugby.You are tall and muscular. You have a body fit for playing rugby.
adecuado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (relevant)
a. appropriate
El presidente está trabajando en una respuesta adecuada al ataque.The president is working on an appropriate response to the attack.
b. suitable
Los tenis no son adecuados en una entrevista de trabajo.Sneakers are not suitable for a job interview.
2. (enough)
a. sufficient
Tus destrezas son adecuadas para este puesto.Your skills are sufficient for this position.
