Common in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: koh-MOON
IPA: koˈmun

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Idioms

“De uso común” – of common use; “Por lo común” – generally; usually

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Usage

Adjective used to describe something that is ordinary, usual, or shared by a group

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Origin

From the Latin word “communis,” meaning “common” or “shared”

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Opposites

Común – Raro (Common – Rare)

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común info.

Tips to remember the word “común”:
– Associate it with the English word “common,” since they share similar spellings and meanings.
– Remember that “común” is often used in contexts talking about things that are ordinary or shared by many.

Explanations for “común”:
– In Spanish, “común” is an adjective that refers to something shared by two or more entities or that is ordinary and not out of the ordinary.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Ordinario” (ordinary)
– “Habitual” (habitual)
– “Corriente” (usual, current)
– “General” (general)
– “Típico” (typical)

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In some Spanish-speaking regions, “común” can refer colloquially to a public or community bathroom.
– “De lo común” may mean “out of the ordinary” when used in a phrase, despite “común” typically meaning “ordinary.”

Examples of sentences using “común”:
– “Los intereses comunes fortalecieron su amistad.” (Common interests strengthened their friendship.)
– “En muchas culturas, es común saludar con un beso en la mejilla.” (In many cultures, it’s common to greet with a kiss on the cheek.)
– “Estas aves son muy comunes en esta región durante el verano.” (These birds are very common in this region during the summer.)
– “Ellos tienen un amigo en común.” (They have a friend in common.)
– “Decidieron dividir los gastos comunes entre todos los que viven en la casa.” (They decided to divide the common expenses among everyone who lives in the house.)

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