regular
/reɡuˈlaɾ/
The English phrase 'regular' is translated into Spanish as regular.
The adjective regular is used to describe things happening at constant intervals. If you want to describe something as ordinary or average, you might use corriente, pasable or the phrase del montón. To emphasize that something is merely regular or average, you can use the expression nada del otro mundo. For something that is considered routine or occurs regularly, the word habitual is used. Additionally, the construct para ser sinceros can be used to mean 'to be honest'.
Meaning: happening at constant intervals (adj)
Which one should you use?
The antonym of regular is irregular, which follows the same rules for gender and number.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective regular changes to match the noun it modifies. It becomes regulares in its plural form and regulara when modifying a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡuˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, answering regular when asked ¿Cómo estás? can sound surprisingly negative, suggesting you are feeling unwell or having a bad day.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, describing a person's work or an object's quality as regular is a polite way of saying it is not good, without being outright rude.
- The Spanish word regular shares the same Latin root, rēgula, as the English word 'rule'. This connects the concept of a 'constant interval' to the idea of following a standard or a straight edge.
Examples in context
- Tienes un pulso regular.You have a regular pulse.This sentence is useful for describing a pulse with the word regular.Tatoeba #696540 by Shishir, translation #16899 by secnyt
- ¿Tu tránsito intestinal es regular?Do you have regular bowel movements?This sentence is useful for asking about bowel movements with the word regular.Tatoeba #10108941 by manufrutos, translation #9853782 by NurseMeeks
- Debes practicarlo a intervalos regulares.You must practice it at regular intervals.This sentence is useful for discussing practicing at intervals with the word regular.Tatoeba #10184555 by manufrutos, translation #16550 by Zifre
- El producto tiene una calidad corrienteThe product has a regular quality
- La película fue pasableThe movie was regular
- El regalo fue del montónThe gift was regular
- El rendimiento del equipo es más o menos regularThe team's performance is more or less regular
- La comida estaba bien, pero nada del otro mundoThe food was good, but nothing out of this world
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their gym routines.
- Javier¿Vas al gimnasio con un horario regular?Do you go to the gym on a regular schedule?
- SofíaSí, trato de mantener un ritmo regular.Yes, I try to maintain a regular pace.
- JavierEso es muy bueno para la salud.That is very good for your health.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, me ayuda a no perder la costumbre.Thanks, Javier, it helps me not lose the habit.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry regular, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries regular, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
