suficiente
/sufiˈθjente/
The English phrase "nuff" is translated into Spanish as suficiente.
Which one should you use?
While suficiente means 'enough' in the sense of sufficiency, the word bastante can mean both 'enough' and 'quite' or 'rather' depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
suficiente can function as an adverb meaning 'enough' to modify verbs or adjectives. When used as an adjective to modify a plural noun, the form must change to suficientes.
How do you pronounce it?
/sufiˈθjente/
Did you know?
- In a formal academic grading system in some Spanish-speaking countries, suficiente is the lowest passing grade, equivalent to a 'C' or 'satisfactory'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want to say 'that is enough!' in an impatient way, you might simply shout ¡Ya! instead of using the full word suficiente.
- To express 'I've had enough' in the sense of being fed up, Spanish speakers often use the verb hartar instead of suficiente, as in estoy harto.
Examples in context
- Tengo suficiente comida para todos.I have enough food for everyone.
- Hoy disfrutamos de bastante sol en la playa.Today we had plenty of sun at the beach.
- Con eso, ya estamos sobraos de comida.With that, we have more than enough food.
- No te preocupes, tengo tiempo de sobra para terminar el proyecto.Don't worry, I have plenty of time to finish the project.
- No es suficiente.It is not enough.
- Tengo suficiente tiempo para estudiar.I have enough time to study.
- No hay suficiente comida en la mesa.There is not enough food on the table.
- ¿Es suficiente dinero para el viaje?Is it enough money for the trip?
Example conversation
María is serving dinner to Alejandro.
- María¿Quieres más arroz, Alejandro?Do you want more rice, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, ya es suficiente.No, thank you, it's enough already.
- MaríaEstá bien, voy a recoger los platos.Alright, I'm going to pick up the plates.
- AlejandroYo te ayudo con eso, María.I will help you with that, María.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry suficiente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
