suficientemente

soo-fee-syen-teh-men-tay/su.fiˌθjen.teˈmen.te/

“suficientemente” means “sufficiently” in Spanish (to an adequate degree).

sufficiently, enough

Also: adequately, to a sufficient degree

AdverbB1

A rustic wooden crate that is perfectly filled to the brim with bright red apples, illustrating an adequate and sufficient amount without spilling.

📝 In Action

No está **suficientemente** caliente, necesito calentarlo más.

It is not **sufficiently** hot; I need to heat it more.

Ella habló **suficientemente** alto para que todos la oyeran.

She spoke **loudly enough** so that everyone could hear her.

¿Está **suficientemente** claro lo que tenemos que hacer?

Is it **clear enough** what we have to do?

Trabajamos **suficientemente** rápido para terminar a tiempo.

We worked **quickly enough** to finish on time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bastante (enough/quite)
adecuadamente (adequately)

Antonyms

insuficientemente (insufficiently)
escasamente (scarcely)

Common Collocations

ser suficientemente bueno – to be good enough
no estar suficientemente preparado – not to be sufficiently prepared

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "suficientemente" in Spanish:

adequately→sufficiently→

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Quick Quiz: suficientemente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses *suficientemente*?

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👥 Word Family▼

suficiente(sufficient, enough (adjective)) — Adjective

suficiencia(sufficiency (noun)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

frecuentemente fácilmente

📚 Etymology▼

*Suficientemente* comes from the Spanish adjective *suficiente* (meaning 'enough') combined with the common adverbial ending *-mente* (which functions like the English suffix '-ly'). This structure is standard for many Spanish adverbs.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: suficientementeItalian: sufficientemente

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between *suficientemente* and *bastante*?

Both mean 'enough,' but *suficientemente* is often perceived as slightly more formal or precise, emphasizing that something reaches a defined standard. *Bastante* is very common and flexible, meaning both 'enough' and 'quite/rather.'

Can I ever use *suficientemente* at the beginning of a sentence?

Yes, although it's less common. It often sounds more natural placed right before the adjective or verb it modifies. For example: *Suficientemente rápido, ella alcanzó el tren.* (Quickly enough, she caught the train.)