ordinario

/ɔrdiˈnario/
noun★Intermediate— Common, everyday
◆ What It Really Means
Used to describe someone who is not exceptional or remarkable
Literal Meaning
Of or pertaining to an order or rank
Literal Breakdown
rootof or pertaining to an order or rank
◇ Mental Image
None
◈ When to Use
In formal or informal conversations
◉ Cultural Note
This term is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries
formalinformal

Common, everyday

El hombre ordinario se levanta temprano para ir a trabajar.

The ordinary man gets up early to go to work.

💡

Used to describe someone who is not exceptional or remarkable

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'ordinarius', meaning 'of or pertaining to an order or rank'

📝Usage Notes

Used to describe someone who is not exceptional or remarkable

Word Breakdown

root
of or pertaining to an order or rank
Latin
Diccionario Español-Inglés