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adicional

ah-dee-syoh-NAHL/aðiθjoˈnal/

“adicional” means “additional” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

additional

Also: extra, further
Adjectivem or fA2
A stack of three red apples with one extra green apple being placed on top.

📝 In Action

Necesito una silla adicional para el invitado.

A1

I need an additional chair for the guest.

¿Hay algún cargo adicional por el envío?

A2

Is there any additional charge for shipping?

Si tienes preguntas adicionales, puedes escribirme.

B1

If you have further questions, you can write to me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • extra (extra)
  • suplementario (supplementary)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • información adicional – additional information
  • tiempo adicional – extra time
  • costo adicional – additional cost

extra

Also: surcharge
NounmB2
Latin America
A simple wooden chair with a colorful cushion placed on top as an extra item.

📝 In Action

El precio base es cien, más el adicional por el servicio.

B2

The base price is one hundred, plus the extra for the service.

Pagamos un adicional por las maletas pesadas.

B2

We paid a surcharge for the heavy suitcases.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recargo (surcharge)
  • plus (bonus/extra)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un adicional de sueldo – a salary bonus

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "adicional" in Spanish:

additional→extra→further→surcharge→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: adicional

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'additional chairs' (las sillas)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
añadir(to add) — Verb
adición(addition) — Noun
adicionalmente(additionally) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'additio,' which means 'adding' or 'joining.' This comes from 'addere' (to add).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: additionalFrench: additionnel

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Frequently Asked Questions

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