suficientes

soo-fee-see-EN-tessu.fiˈθjen.tes

“suficientes” means “enough (plural)” in Spanish (Describing multiple items or quantities).

enough (plural)

Also: sufficient, adequate

Adjectivem/fA2

A colorful illustration showing three small, woven baskets lined up. The first basket is perfectly filled with red apples, the second is perfectly filled with yellow bananas, and the third is perfectly filled with purple grapes, indicating sufficient quantities of each.

📝 In Action

¿Tenemos suficientes platos y vasos para la fiesta?

Do we have enough plates and glasses for the party?

Necesitas tener suficientes razones para tomar esa decisión.

You need to have sufficient reasons to make that decision.

Ellos ganaron porque tenían suficientes puntos.

They won because they had enough points.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bastantes (enough/quite a lot)
necesarios (necessary)

Antonyms

insuficientes (insufficient)
pocos (few)

Common Collocations

recursos suficientes – enough resources
pruebas suficientes – sufficient proof/evidence

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "suficientes" in Spanish:

adequate→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: suficientes

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'suficientes'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

suficiente(enough (singular)) — Adjective

suficiencia(sufficiency/competence) — Noun

insuficientes(not enough) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

pacientes diferentes

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *sufficiens*, which was the present participle of the verb *sufficere*, meaning 'to be adequate' or 'to supply'. The meaning has remained very close over the centuries.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sufficientPortuguese: suficientes

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether to use 'suficiente' or 'suficientes'?

It depends on the noun you are describing. If the noun is singular (like 'agua' or 'tiempo'), use 'suficiente'. If the noun is plural (like 'libros' or 'días'), use 'suficientes'.

Can 'suficientes' be used as a noun, meaning 'enough things'?

Yes, it can stand alone as a pronoun, usually implying 'enough items' or 'enough people.' For example: 'No necesitamos más, ya hay suficientes.' (We don't need more, there are already enough.)