estándar
“estándar” means “standard” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
standard, norm
Also: benchmark, level
📝 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.
standard, default
Also: normal, regular
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estándar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'estándar' as an adjective?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
'Estándar' is a direct borrowing (or 'loanword') from the English word 'standard.' It was adopted into Spanish relatively recently, reflecting the globalization of trade and technology where unified measurements are essential.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (in common use)
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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.