suficiente
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “suficiente” mean in English?
sufficient — enough to meet a need or standard
sufficient — enough to meet a need or standard (evidencia suficiente, fondos suficientes, tiempo suficiente)
Example sentences
El presupuesto no es suficiente para cubrir los gastos.
The budget is not sufficient to cover the expenses.
¿Tienes tiempo suficiente para terminar?
Do you have sufficient time to finish?
No he dormido lo suficiente esta semana.
I have not slept enough this week.
How to use it
'Suficiente' means sufficient or enough. Invariable for gender. Used with ser (Es suficiente) or as an attributive adjective. The adverb is 'suficientemente'. Contrasts with 'insuficiente'. 'Lo suficiente' (enough/sufficient amount) is a common phrase.
Common mistake
Don't use 'bastante' and 'suficiente' interchangeably — 'bastante' is colloquial (quite a lot / enough); 'suficiente' is formal and precisely means the required minimum.