Adverb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Bastante: quite, enough
bastante
Pronunciation: bahs-TAHN-teh (stress the capital letters)
Bastante means “quite, enough” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: quite, enough
- How to say it: bahs-TAHN-teh
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “bastante” means and how to use it
Bastante means “quite,” “fairly,” or “enough.” It is a good word for adding a moderate amount.
Examples with audio
- Esta casa es bastante grande.This house is quite big.
- ¿Tienes bastante dinero?Do you have enough money?
- Hablo bastante bien español.I speak Spanish quite well.
Usage tip
As an adjective, bastante has the same form for masculine and feminine: bastante gente, bastantes problemas. As an adverb, it does not change.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “quite, enough” in Spanish?
“quite, enough” in Spanish is “bastante.” It is pronounced bahs-TAHN-teh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “bastante”?
Say bahs-TAHN-teh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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