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"Regular" is an adjective which is often translated as "regular", and "adequate" is an adjective which is often translated as "suficiente". Learn more about the difference between "regular" and "adequate" below.
regular(
reh
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gyuh
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luhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. regular
After the accident, her pulse stayed regular.Tras el accidente, su pulso se mantuvo regular.
3. (habitual)
4. (standard)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (client)
a. el cliente frecuente (M), la cliente frecuente (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
One of our regulars left me a huge tip.Uno de nuestros clientes frecuentes me dejó una muy buena propina.
adequate(
ah
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dih
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kwiht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (enough)
a. suficiente
We have adequate funds to support ourselves for a while until we're able to find jobs.Tenemos suficientes fondos para mantenernos durante un tiempo hasta que encontremos trabajo.
2. (acceptable)
a. apropiado
The company has promised to provide us adequate housing in a modest but safe neighborhood.La compañía ha prometido facilitarnos una vivienda apropiada en un barrio humilde pero seguro.
b. aceptable
Do you really think that "my dog ate it" is an adequate excuse for not bringing your homework?¿De verdad crees que "se la comió mi perro" es una excusa aceptable para no traer la tarea?
c. en condiciones
I can't stay in a little hut like this. There isn't even adequate plumbing!No me puedo alojar en una chocita así. ¡Ni siquiera tiene unas tuberías en condiciones!
a. adecuado para
We are taking steps that are adequate to create jobs.Estamos dando pasos que son los adecuados para crear empleo.
b. competente para (person)
I know he's your cousin and you want to help him, but he's not adequate to perform this task.Sé que es tu primo y lo quieres ayudar, pero no es competente para desempeñar esta tarea.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The budget is adequate for the intended goals.El presupuesto cubre los objetivos que intentamos alcanzar.
Why should I buy a new car if this one still runs and is perfectly adequate for my needs?¿Por qué debería comprar un nuevo carro si este aún funciona y sirve perfectamente para mis necesidades?
