inusual - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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inusual (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

/inuˈsual/

Translation Options

Meaning and Usage in Spanish

The word inusual is an adjective that describes something that is not usual, common, or typical. It is used to indicate that an occurrence, behavior, or object deviates from what is ordinarily expected. The frequency of use is relatively high, as it can apply in various contexts, including everyday conversations and formal writing. It is common in both oral and written forms.

Example Sentences

  1. La lluvia intensa en agosto es inusual en esta región.
  2. The heavy rain in August is unusual in this region.

  3. Su comportamiento inusual llamó la atención de todos.

  4. His unusual behavior caught everyone's attention.

  5. Es inusual ver tanta gente en el parque durante un día de semana.

  6. It's unusual to see so many people in the park on a weekday.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "inusual" itself may not appear in many idiomatic expressions, it can be used in various phrases to convey unusual circumstances or events.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. Una reacción inusual - "Su reacción fue inusual para una situación tan trivial."
  2. "His reaction was unusual for such a trivial situation."

  3. Un evento inusual - "El descubrimiento de esa nueva especie fue un evento inusual en el campo de la biología."

  4. "The discovery of that new species was an unusual event in the field of biology."

  5. Un comportamiento inusual - "El comportamiento inusual de los animales antes de la tormenta es un fenómeno interesante."

  6. "The unusual behavior of animals before the storm is an interesting phenomenon."

  7. Una situación inusual - "Nos encontramos en una situación inusual que requería atención inmediata."

  8. "We found ourselves in an unusual situation that required immediate attention."

Etymology

The term inusual derives from the Latin word "unusualis," which is composed of the prefix "in-" meaning "not," and "usualis," meaning "usual." This combination gives rise to the meaning "not usual" or "not typical."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Anómalo - Raro - Excepcional

Antonyms: - Usual - Común - Típico



23-07-2024