La habitación del hotel era pequeña pero adecuada para una noche corta.
English: The hotel room was small but adequate for one short night.
adecuado /ˌaðekwˈaðo/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "adequate".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- adequate
- Translation
- adecuado
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | adecuado |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- adecuado + noun / It is adecuado
- Examples
- Es adecuado.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Su salario apenas alcanza para cubrir los gastos básicos de la familia.
English: His salary is barely adequate to cover the basic family expenses.
Necesitamos una preparación adecuada antes de intentar una escalada tan difícil.
English: We need adequate preparation before attempting such a difficult climb.
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