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sufficient
[səˈfɪʃənt]
adjective
suficiente
1.
enough in quantity or quality to meet a need or purpose
We have sufficient funds to complete the project.
Temos fundos suficientes para completar o projeto.
2.
adequate or satisfactory for a requirement
A high school diploma is sufficient for this job.
Um diploma do ensino médio é suficiente para este trabalho.
3.
able to meet the need without excess
One hour should be sufficient time to finish the exam.
Uma hora deve ser tempo suficiente para terminar o exame.
Synonyms
adequate
enough
satisfactory
ample
competent
Antonyms
insufficient
inadequate
lacking
deficient
scarce
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
suficiente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
suficiente
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
suficiente
standard usage; also 'bastante' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
sufficient unto the day
more than sufficient
barely sufficient
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