adequate
BrE /ˈæd.ɪ.kət/ AmE /ˈæd.ɪ.kət/
adjective en → es
good enough, but not excellent or very good
adecuado, suficiente
- be adequate for sth
Collocations adequate accommodation · an adequate standard of living
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The food was adequate, but not very tasty.
La comida era adecuada, pero no muy sabrosa.
required by law or rules to be satisfactory or acceptable
satisfactorio, conforme a la ley
- be adequate for sth
Collocations adequate legal protection · an adequate level of safety
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The company's safety measures are not adequate.
Las medidas de seguridad de la empresa no son adecuadas.