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suficiente

soo-fee-SYEN-tehsu.fiˈsjen.te

“suficiente” means “enough” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

enough

Also: sufficient
A simple wooden crate filled perfectly level with bright red apples, symbolizing the necessary quantity required for a task.

📝 In Action

¿Tienes suficiente dinero para el viaje?

A2

Do you have enough money for the trip?

No hay sillas suficientes para todos los invitados.

A2

There aren't enough chairs for all the guests.

Con una explicación suficiente, creo que lo entenderán.

B1

With a sufficient explanation, I think they will understand.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tiempo suficiente – enough time
  • comida suficiente – enough food
  • más que suficiente – more than enough

enough

Also: sufficiently
A cartoon character holding a pitcher, pouring bright blue liquid into a clear glass until the liquid reaches the absolute top rim, indicating a stopping point.

📝 In Action

—¿Quieres más pastel? —No, gracias, es suficiente.

A2

—Do you want more cake? —No, thanks, that's enough.

El apartamento es bueno, pero no es lo suficientemente grande para nuestra familia.

B1

The apartment is good, but it's not big enough for our family.

¡Silencio! Ya es suficiente.

B1

Quiet! That's enough now.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ser suficiente – to be enough
  • lo suficientemente bueno – good enough
  • lo suficientemente rápido – fast enough

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Words that translate to "suficiente" in Spanish:

sufficient→sufficiently→

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Quick Quiz: suficiente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly says 'The explanation was not clear enough'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word `sufficiens`, meaning 'supplying what is needed.' It's built from `sub-` ('under,' but here meaning 'to supply') and `facere` ('to do or make'). So, it literally means 'making up' for a need.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sufficientFrench: suffisantItalian: sufficientePortuguese: suficiente

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between `suficiente` and `bastante`?

They are very similar and often mean 'enough.' However, `bastante` can also mean 'quite a lot' or 'plenty,' suggesting a generous amount. `Suficiente` usually means the exact amount needed—not too much, not too little.

Do I always need `lo` in `lo suficientemente`?

Yes. When you are describing a quality (like 'big enough' or 'fast enough'), the `lo` is a required part of the structure. Think of 'lo suficientemente' as a single block that means 'enough' when describing something.