estándar
/ehs-TAHN-dar/
standard
When estándar refers to a standard, it represents a required level of quality or expectation.
estándar(noun)
standard
?level of quality or expectation
,norm
?an accepted rule
benchmark
?a point of reference
,level
?a required degree of achievement
📝 In Action
Debemos mantener un alto estándar de calidad en el servicio.
B1We must maintain a high standard of quality in the service.
La empresa revisa constantemente sus estándares de producción.
B2The company constantly reviews its production standards.
El estándar de vida en la capital es muy caro.
B2The standard of living in the capital is very expensive.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Tip
Even though it ends in 'r' (like many feminine nouns borrowed from English), 'estándar' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "La estándar de calidad."
Correction: El estándar de calidad. Remember it's masculine!
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This word sounds professional and is perfect for academic or business discussions about requirements and expectations.
As an adjective, estándar means typical or usual, referring to something that is uniform or common.
estándar(adjective)
standard
?typical or usual
,default
?pre-set option
normal
?average
,regular
?non-special
📝 In Action
La configuración estándar del software es suficiente para mí.
B1The standard configuration of the software is enough for me.
Solo tenemos habitaciones estándar disponibles; las suites están ocupadas.
B1We only have standard rooms available; the suites are occupied.
Ese es el procedimiento estándar para abrir una cuenta bancaria.
B2That is the standard procedure for opening a bank account.
💡 Grammar Points
The Invariable Adjective
When used as an adjective, 'estándar' is special: it always stays the same! It doesn't change its ending to match masculine, feminine, singular, or plural nouns. (e.g., 'las medidas estándar').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Trying to make it plural
Mistake: "Tenemos precios estándares."
Correction: Tenemos precios estándar. The adjective form never adds an 's'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use After the Noun
Like many descriptive adjectives in Spanish, 'estándar' usually comes after the noun it describes: 'el tamaño estándar' (the standard size).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estándar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'estándar' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estándar' the only way to say 'standard'?
No, depending on the context, you might also use 'norma' (rule/norm) or 'nivel' (level). However, 'estándar' is very common, especially in technical or international business settings, because it is a direct adaptation of the English word.
How do I make the noun 'estándar' plural?
The plural form of the noun 'el estándar' is 'los estándares.' Remember to add '-es' to the end.