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"Suficientemente" is an adverb which is often translated as "sufficiently", and "suficiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "enough". Learn more about the difference between "suficientemente" and "suficiente" below.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. sufficiently
Pienso que los riesgos asociados con la inversión no se explicaron suficientemente.I don't think the risks of the investment were sufficiently explained.
b. enough (used with an adjective)
Nuestra mesa de comedor no es lo suficientemente grande para tanta gente.Our dining table is not big enough for that many people.
suficiente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (conceited)
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).
3. (grade)
a. passing grade
Sacar un suficiente es mejor que reprobar la clase.Getting a passing grade is better than failing the class.
