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bastante

adverbCEFR A1High frequency

What does “bastante” mean in English?

  1. enough / quite

Example sentences

  • Tengo bastante dinero.

    I have enough money.

  • Hay bastantes problemas.

    There are quite a few problems.

  • Es bastante interesante.

    It's quite interesting.

How to use it

Bastante means 'enough' or 'quite a lot'. Invariable for gender. Plural bastantes adds -s for plural nouns.

Common mistake

Bastante can mean 'enough' OR 'quite' depending on context. With nouns: 'bastante dinero' (enough money). With adjectives: 'bastante caro' (quite expensive).

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