inusual
/i.nuˈswal/adjective★Intermediate
formal
Unusual or uncommon; not frequently encountered or experienced.
Es un fenómeno inusual en esta región.
It is an unusual phenomenon in this region.
Su comportamiento es inusual para alguien de su edad.
His behavior is unusual for someone his age.
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Often used to describe something that deviates from the norm or is rare.
Collocations
ser inusualto be unusualmuy inusualvery unusualextremadamente inusualextremely unusual
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'inusual' to describe things, events, or behaviors that are not typical or expected.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) + 'usualis' (usual), meaning 'not usual'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or descriptive contexts to emphasize rarity or deviation from the norm.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefix-usual
usual
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés