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regularidad
/re.ɣu.la.ɾiˈðað/
regularity
La regularidad en el ejercicio es clave para mantener una buena salud.
Consistency in exercise is key to maintaining good health.
general
The quality of being regular; consistency or uniformity in occurrence or behavior
La regularidad de sus pagos nos permite planificar mejor el presupuesto.
The regularity of his payments allows us to plan the budget better.
Para aprobar el curso, debes asistir con regularidad a las clases.
To pass the course, you must attend classes with regularity.
Often used in contexts involving schedules, habits, or financial transactions.
technical
In geometry, the state of being regular (e.g., a regular polygon)
Un hexágono regular tiene todos sus lados y ángulos iguales.
A regular hexagon has all its sides and angles equal.
Used in mathematical or geometric contexts.
Collocations
con regularidadregularlyfalta de regularidadirregularity
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Common Mistake: 'Regularidad' vs. 'regularmente'
'Regularidad' is a noun meaning the quality of being regular (e.g., 'la regularidad de sus visitas'), while 'regularmente' is an adverb meaning 'regularly' (e.g., 'visita regularmente').
Gold Rule
When to Use 'Regularidad'
Use 'regularidad' to describe the *quality* of being regular (e.g., consistency in habits, payments, or geometric shapes). Do not use it as an adverb.
Word Origin
From Late Latin *regularitas*, derived from *regularis* ("regular"), from *regula* ("rule, straightedge").
Usage Notes
In everyday speech, 'regularidad' often implies discipline or adherence to a schedule. In technical fields like mathematics, it specifically refers to symmetry or uniformity in shapes.
Word Breakdown
regular-
from Latin *regularis* ("according to rules")
root-idad
suffix forming abstract nouns (e.g., 'calidad' → quality)
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