suficiente
enough
Describe algo que tiene lo necesario para cumplir una necesidad o para que algo esté bien.
Definition & meaning
The word suficiente describes an amount or quality that is enough to satisfy a requirement, need, or expectation. It implies that there is neither too little nor too much, but exactly what is needed.
In an academic context, it is also used to refer to a passing grade. In many Spanish-speaking school systems, a "suficiente" is the minimum mark required to pass a subject, often synonymous with a "satisfactory" or "barely passing" result.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective that remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural form is "suficientes".
Origin: It derives from the Latin word sufficiens, which is the present participle of sufficere (to suffice, to be enough). This Latin verb is composed of the prefix sub- (under) and facere (to do/make).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Bastante (enough/sufficient)
- Adecuado (adequate)
- Apropiado (appropriate)
- Satisfactorio (satisfactory)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ya he comido lo suficiente por hoy.pronoun
I have already eaten enough for today.
No tenemos suficiente tiempo para terminar el proyecto.adjective
We don't have enough time to finish the project.
No tenemos suficiente tiempo para terminar esto hoy.adjective
We don't have enough time to finish this today.
Tengo suficiente tiempo hoy.adjective
I have enough time today.
La luz es suficiente para leer aquí.adjective
The light is enough to read here.
Con eso es suficiente para empezar mañana.adjective
That is enough to start tomorrow.
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