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"Suficiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "enough", and "lo suficiente" is a phrase which is also often translated as "enough". Learn more about the difference between "suficiente" and "lo suficiente" below.
suficiente(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. enough
Hay suficiente comida para todos.There's enough food for everyone.
a. smug
Ese tipo suficiente me tiene harto.I'm fed up with that smug guy.
b. self-satisfied
Debido a su actitud suficiente, ya nadie quiere salir con ella.Because of her self-satisfied attitude, nobody wants to go out with her anymore.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. passing grade
Sacar un suficiente es mejor que reprobar la clase.Getting a passing grade is better than failing the class.
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lo suficiente(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. enough
Su hijo no aprobó el examen porque no se esforzó lo suficiente.Your son didn't pass the exam because he didn't work hard enough.
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