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"Suficiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "enough", and "necesario" is an adjective which is often translated as "necessary". Learn more about the difference between "suficiente" and "necesario" below.
suficiente(
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syehn
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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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necesario(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. necessary
La paciencia es una cualidad necesaria cuando uno pesca.Patience is a necessary quality when you are fishing.
a. inevitable
Mi enfermedad significó que cancelar la vacación fuera necesario.My illness meant that canceling the vacation was inevitable.
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