How to Say "frequent" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “frequent” is “frecuente” — use 'frecuente' when talking about something that happens regularly or is available at short intervals, like services or visits..
frecuente
/freh-KWEN-teh//fɾeˈkwente/
Examples
El servicio de autobús es muy frecuente.
The bus service is very frequent.
Es un error muy frecuente entre los principiantes.
It is a very common mistake among beginners.
Las visitas al médico se volvieron más frecuentes.
The doctor visits became more frequent.
One Form for Both Genders
In Spanish, most adjectives ending in 'e' don't change for gender. You can use 'frecuente' for both masculine and feminine things without changing the ending.
Plural Form
To make this word plural, simply add '-es' to the end. For example: 'un error frecuente' becomes 'errores frecuentes'.
Using 'frecuente' instead of 'often'
Mistake: “Hago ejercicio frecuente.”
Correction: Hago ejercicio con frecuencia (or frecuentemente). 'Frecuente' is a description of a thing, not an action.
repetido
/reh-peh-TEE-doh//re.pe.ˈti.ðo/
Examples
Es un error muy repetido en el examen.
It is a very repeated error in the exam.
He escuchado ese nombre repetidas veces.
I have heard that name many times (repeatedly).
El mensaje fue repetido por la radio.
The message was repeated by the radio.
Matching the Noun
Since this acts as a description word, it must match the person or thing you are talking about. Use 'repetido' for masculine things and 'repetida' for feminine things.
The 'ED' ending
In Spanish, words ending in -ado or -ido often act like the English '-ed' ending, describing a state or a completed action.
Don't forget the 'a'
Mistake: “La historia es repetido.”
Correction: La historia es repetida.
Frecuente vs. Repetido
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