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

suficientemente

soo-fee-syen-teh-men-tay

adverbB1

sufficiently?to an adequate degree,enough?in amount or capability

Also:adequately?meeting a standard,to a sufficient degree?formal phrasing

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Adverbs and Degree

As an adverb, suficientemente is used to describe or modify the meaning of an adjective (like 'caliente') or another adverb (like 'rápido').

Invariable Form

This word always stays the same. It does not change based on whether the subject is masculine or feminine, singular or plural.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Adverb vs. Adjective

Mistake: "Using *suficientemente* when describing a noun: *Tengo suficientamente dinero.*"

Correction: Use the adjective *suficiente* when describing a noun: *Tengo **suficiente** dinero.* The adverb *suficientemente* only describes actions or qualities.

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement

Suficientemente almost always comes immediately before the word it is modifying (the adjective or the other adverb).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 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

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.)