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frecuente
/fɾeˈkwente/
frequent
Los cambios frecuentes en la política generaron confusión.
The frequent changes in policy caused confusion.
general
Happening often or at short intervals
Es frecuente que llueva en esta época del año.
It's frequent that it rains in this time of year.
Used to describe events, actions, or occurrences that recur regularly.
general
Common or usual in a given context
El uso frecuente de redes sociales afecta la concentración.
Frequent use of social media affects concentration.
Describes habits or practices that are typical or widespread.
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Pro Tip
Common collocations with 'frecuente'
'Frecuente' often appears in phrases like 'uso frecuente' (frequent use), 'cambios frecuentes' (frequent changes), or 'visitas frecuentes' (frequent visits). Memorizing these pairs can improve fluency.
Gold Rule
Positioning in sentences
'Frecuente' typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., 'cambios frecuentes'). It can also follow 'ser' or 'estar' in descriptive sentences (e.g., 'Es frecuente en esta región').
Word Origin
From Latin *frequens*, meaning 'crowded, frequent', related to *fretus* ('full, frequented').
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with nouns like 'cambios' (changes), 'visitas' (visits), or 'uso' (use).
Word Breakdown
frecu-
root related to frequency or crowding
root-ente
adjective-forming suffix
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