ordinario

/ɔrdiˈnario/

Common, everyday

El hombre ordinario se levanta temprano para ir a trabajar.

The ordinary man gets up early to go to work.

◆ 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

Collocations

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

Used to describe someone who is not exceptional or remarkable

root

of or pertaining to an order or rank

Latin

Diccionario Español-Inglés