inusual
“inusual” means “unusual” in Spanish (general description).
unusual
Also: uncommon, out of the ordinary
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Fue inusual que el jefe llegara tarde a la reunión.
B1It was unusual for the boss to arrive late to the meeting.
El clima de hoy es completamente inusual para esta época del año.
B1Today's weather is completely uncommon for this time of year.
Recibimos una queja inusual sobre el servicio.
B2We received an unusual complaint about the service.
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Quick Quiz: inusual
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Which word is the direct opposite of 'inusual'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin prefix *in-* (meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of') combined with *usualis* (meaning 'usual'). It literally means 'not usual.'
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inusual' used more often than 'raro'?
'Inusual' tends to be used in more formal or objective contexts (like describing an event or statistic). 'Raro' (rare/weird) can also mean 'strange' or 'odd' and is generally more common in everyday, informal conversation.
Does 'inusual' change for masculine and feminine nouns?
No, it does not! Because it ends in 'L,' it is one of the adjectives that stays the same for both genders, like 'fácil' or 'difícil.' You only change the ending when making it plural: 'inusuales'.