What does adecuado in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word adecuado in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use adecuado in Spanish.

The word adecuado in Spanish means suitable, appropriate, suitable, fit, adjust, adapt, adjust to, adapt to, take a proper approach to, right time, right moment. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word adecuado

suitable, appropriate

adjetivo (apropiado, indicado, idóneo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El uso del equipo de protección personal adecuado previene accidentes en el trabajo.
Use of appropriate safety equipment helps prevent workplace accidents.

suitable, fit

adjetivo (adaptado) (appropriate)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El local está adecuado para ser usado como guardería infantil.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The premises are fit for use as a kindergarten.

adjust, adapt

verbo transitivo (ajustar a algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tenemos que adecuar la máquina a la nueva normativa.
We've got to adjust (or: adapt) the machine to the new regulation.

adjust to, adapt to

verbo pronominal (acomodarse) (conform)

Es necesario que los nuevos se adecuen a nuestras costumbres.
The new people will need to adjust (or: adapt) to our customs.

take a proper approach to

locución verbal (versión correcta, punto de vista correcto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Necesitamos darle un enfoque adecuado a nuestra propuesta.
We need to take a proper approach to our proposal.

right time, right moment

(apropiado, indicado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Espera el momento adecuado para pedirle dinero a tu padre.
Wait for the right time (or: moment) to ask your Mum for money.

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