enough

• Que indica quantidade ou grau suficiente ou satisfatório para uma necessidade ou propósito.

Describes a sufficient or adequate amount or degree of something.

1. Appropriate or acceptable in qualityB1informal

   Used to indicate that something is acceptable in quality, though perhaps not exceptional.

   Suficientemente bom

   • Her grades are good enough to get into the program.
   • The food was simple but good enough for a quick lunch.
   • It's warm enough outside to go for a walk.

   Sinônimosacceptableadequateall rightdecentfinepassablereasonablesatisfactory

   Antônimosinadequateinsufficientunacceptableunsatisfactory

• Advérbio que indica quantidade ou grau suficiente, muitas vezes traduzível como "o bastante" ou "suficientemente". Usado após adjetivos, advérbios e verbos para indicar quantidade ou nível adequado.

An adverb meaning "to the required degree" or "sufficiently." It is used after adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to indicate an adequate amount or level.

1. Sufficiently or adequatelyA1formal

   To a degree that meets a need or requirement.

   Suficientemente

   • The coffee is not hot enough.
   • He didn't study enough to pass the exam.
   • She spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear.

   Sinônimosadequatelypassablysatisfactorilysufficientlytolerably

   Antônimosinadequatelyinsufficiently

2. Tolerably or reasonablyA2informal

   To a degree that is acceptable or satisfactory.

   Suficientemente

   • It's warm enough to go outside without a coat.
   • The movie was interesting enough to watch.
   • She was polite enough to offer assistance.

   Sinônimosadequatelyfairlymoderatelypassablyreasonablysufficientlytolerably

• Determinante que indica uma quantidade suficiente de coisas ou substâncias para um determinado propósito ou necessidade. Em português, 'enough' também pode funcionar como pronome ou advérbio, sendo traduzido por 'o suficiente', 'o bastante', 'suficiente' ou 'bastante'.

A determiner used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns to indicate a sufficient quantity or amount for a particular purpose or need. It can also function as a pronoun (standalone) or an adverb (modifying adjectives/adverbs). This entry focuses on its determiner usage with nominal complements.

1. Determiner (sufficient quantity)A1formal

   Used before plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns to indicate that the amount or number is adequate for a specific purpose, need, or requirement.

   Determinante (quantidade suficiente)

   • Do we have enough time to finish the project?
   • She didn't bring enough money for the trip.
   • There are enough chairs for everyone.

2. Determiner (negative/interrogative insufficiency)A2formal

   Used in negative sentences and questions to express that the quantity is inadequate or to inquire whether the quantity meets a requirement.

   Determinante (insuficiência em negativas/interrogativas)

   • There isn't enough evidence to support the claim.
   • Is there enough food for all the guests?
   • We don't have enough staff to handle the workload.

3. Pronominal usage (standalone sufficiency)A1informal

   Used without a following noun to refer to a sufficient amount that is understood from context. Functions as a pronoun. (Note: This is a pronominal usage included for completeness).

   Uso pronominal (suficiência autônoma)

   • I've had enough, thank you.
   • Enough has been said on this topic.
   • Is there enough? Yes, plenty.

4. Adverbial usage (modifying adjectives/adverbs)A2formal

   Used after adjectives or adverbs to indicate that the degree or extent is sufficient for a particular purpose. (Note: This is an adverbial usage included for completeness).

   Uso adverbial (modificando adjetivos/advérbios)

   • Is the water warm enough for swimming?
   • He didn't run fast enough to catch the bus.
   • She is old enough to make her own decisions.

5. Emphatic or exclamatory useB1informal

   Used in exclamations or emphatic statements to express that a limit has been reached, often implying frustration, satisfaction, or finality.

   Uso enfático ou exclamativo

   • Enough of this arguing! Let's move on.
   • That's enough for today, thank you.
   • Enough is enough – we need to take action.

• Substantivo que designa uma quantidade suficiente, adequada ou satisfatória de algo. Também pode indicar o estado de ter o necessário, sem excesso, ou a condição de ser tolerável.

A noun referring to an adequate or sufficient quantity or amount of something.

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1. An adequate or sufficient quantityA2formal

   A quantity that is sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a requirement.

   Bastante

   • I've had enough of his complaints for today.
   • She gave him enough to get by until next week.
   • There is more than enough for everyone to eat.

   Sinônimosabundanceadequacyfillplentysufficiency

2. A satisfactory amountB1formal

   An amount that is considered to be sufficient, often implying satisfaction.

   Quantidade suficiente

   • She said she didn't need more money—she had enough.
   • He had had enough of the noise and decided to leave.
   • We have enough to start the project immediately.

   Sinônimosadequacyplentysufficiency