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adecuada

ah-deh-KWAH-dah

AdjectivefB1
appropriate?fitting the circumstances,suitable?well-matched for a task
Also:adequate?sufficient quality,proper?correct or right

📝 In Action

Esta es la herramienta adecuada para cortar el metal.

B1

This is the appropriate tool for cutting the metal.

La iluminación no era adecuada para leer el menú.

B2

The lighting was not suitable for reading the menu.

Necesitas una respuesta adecuada a la situación tan delicada.

C1

You need a suitable answer for such a delicate situation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • apropiada (appropriate)
  • conveniente (convenient, suitable)

Antonyms

  • inadecuada (inappropriate)
  • incorrecta (incorrect)

Common Collocations

  • medida adecuada – appropriate measure/step
  • ropa adecuada – suitable clothing

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Agreement

Since 'adecuada' ends in '-a', it is the feminine form. It must be used only with feminine nouns (e.g., 'la casa adecuada', 'una decisión adecuada').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Number Agreement

Mistake: "Las herramientas adecuada."

Correction: Las herramientas adecuadas. (The adjective must also be plural if the noun is plural.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Informal

While common, 'adecuada' often sounds slightly more formal than synonyms like 'apropiada' and is great for academic or professional contexts.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: adecuada

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'adecuada'?

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Word Family

adecuado(appropriate (masculine)) - adjective
adecuar(to adapt, to adjust) - verb
adecuación(adaptation, suitability) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'adecuada' and 'apropiada'?

They are very close synonyms! 'Adecuada' often focuses on fitness or sufficiency (Is it enough? Does it match the requirement?). 'Apropiada' often focuses more on social or moral correctness (Is it proper? Is it conventional?). In most daily situations, you can use either one.

How do I use the verb form 'adecuar'?

'Adecuar' means 'to adapt' or 'to adjust' something so that it becomes suitable. For example: 'Tenemos que adecuar el horario a las nuevas necesidades' (We have to adapt the schedule to the new needs).