tolerablemente
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- An adverb meaning 'tolerably' or 'passably'.
- Used to describe a middle-ground quality or degree.
- Formed from the adjective 'tolerable' plus the suffix '-mente'.
- Common in formal, academic, and medical Spanish contexts.
The Spanish adverb tolerablemente serves as a crucial linguistic bridge for learners who find themselves in the middle ground of evaluation. It is derived from the adjective tolerable, which in turn stems from the Latin verb tolerare (to endure or bear). When we add the suffix -mente, we transform the quality of being bearable into a manner of action or a degree of state. Essentially, it translates to 'tolerably,' 'passably,' or 'to a bearable extent.' It is the word you reach for when something isn't exactly good, but it certainly isn't bad enough to warrant a complaint or a rejection. In the hierarchy of Spanish descriptors, it sits comfortably above mal (badly) and regular (okay), but remains significantly below bien (well) or perfectamente (perfectly).
- Degree of Satisfaction
- It indicates a level of quality that meets the minimum requirements. If a student performs tolerablemente on an exam, they have passed, but they have not excelled. It suggests that while there is room for improvement, the current state is acceptable for the moment.
- Physical Endurance
- Often used in medical or physical contexts to describe pain or environmental conditions. If the weather is tolerablemente cold, it means you can stay outside without suffering, even if you are not entirely comfortable.
- Social Politeness
- In social settings, using this word can be a way to avoid being overly critical while still being honest. It provides a polite hedge, allowing the speaker to acknowledge a mediocre effort without sounding harsh.
Aunque la comida no era excelente, estaba cocinada tolerablemente y pudimos terminar el plato.
Understanding the nuance of tolerablemente requires recognizing its role as a 'liminal' adverb. It describes the threshold. In many Spanish-speaking cultures, direct criticism can sometimes be perceived as aggressive. Therefore, saying something is tolerablemente done acts as a soft critique. It signals that the speaker expected better but is willing to accept the current result. This makes it a high-frequency word in professional reviews, academic feedback, and even self-reflection. For instance, an athlete might say they performed tolerablemente during a training session where they didn't hit their peak but also didn't fail their objectives.
El paciente respondió tolerablemente bien al tratamiento inicial, sin presentar efectos secundarios graves.
Furthermore, the word is indispensable in literary and formal writing. It allows for a precise description of states of being that are not binary. Life is rarely just 'good' or 'bad'; it is often 'tolerably' manageable. By using this adverb, you add a layer of sophistication to your Spanish that moves you beyond the basic A1/A2 vocabulary. It shows that you can perceive and communicate degrees of quality and intensity. Whether you are describing a noisy neighbor, a difficult boss, or a mediocre movie, tolerablemente provides the exact semantic weight needed to convey 'barely acceptable'.
La habitación era pequeña, pero estaba tolerablemente limpia para pasar una noche.
El ruido de la calle es tolerablemente bajo durante las horas de la madrugada.
Aprendió a tocar la guitarra tolerablemente en solo tres meses.
Using tolerablemente correctly involves understanding its placement and the words it typically modifies. As an adverb of manner and degree, its primary job is to qualify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Because it is a multi-syllabic word (six syllables: to-le-ra-ble-men-te), it carries a certain rhythmic weight in a sentence, making it more common in written Spanish or formal speech than in rapid, casual conversation.
- Modifying Verbs
- When modifying a verb, tolerablemente usually follows the verb directly. This describes the manner in which an action is performed. For example: 'Él escribe tolerablemente' (He writes tolerably). It suggests the action is done at a level that is sufficient but not noteworthy.
- Modifying Adjectives
- When modifying an adjective, it precedes the adjective to indicate the degree of that quality. 'El examen fue tolerablemente difícil' (The exam was tolerably difficult). This usage is very common when discussing temperatures, distances, or levels of difficulty.
- Position for Emphasis
- While it usually follows the verb, in literary contexts, it can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, though this is rare. 'Tolerablemente, el equipo logró terminar el proyecto a tiempo.' (Tolerably, the team managed to finish the project on time).
La nueva interfaz del programa funciona tolerablemente bien, aunque tiene algunos errores menores.
One of the most frequent structures involves the combination with the adverb bien. Saying something is tolerablemente bien is a very common way to express that something is 'okay' or 'fairly good.' It adds a layer of cautious optimism or mild satisfaction. It is less enthusiastic than bastante bien (quite well) but more positive than mal. In professional environments, this is a safe way to provide feedback that isn't glowing but isn't destructive either.
Podemos decir que la reunión transcurrió tolerablemente sin grandes conflictos entre los departamentos.
In negative sentences, tolerablemente can be used to indicate that even the minimum standard wasn't met. 'No se comportó ni siquiera tolerablemente' (He didn't behave even tolerably). This highlights a failure to meet even the lowest bar of acceptable behavior. This versatility makes it a powerful tool for precise communication. It allows you to navigate the gray areas of human experience and performance.
Después de la cirugía, el dolor fue tolerablemente manejable gracias a la medicación.
La película es tolerablemente entretenida para una tarde de domingo aburrida.
El actor principal interpretó su papel tolerablemente, pero le faltó emoción.
The word tolerablemente is a staple of 'educated' or 'standard' Spanish. While you might not hear a teenager using it while playing video games with friends, you will certainly encounter it in a variety of more structured environments. It is a word that signals a certain level of linguistic maturity and precision.
- News and Media
- Journalists and news anchors use it to describe situations that are stable but not ideal. For example, 'La economía está creciendo tolerablemente' (The economy is growing tolerably). It conveys a sense of cautious reporting, avoiding hyperbole.
- Medical Consultations
- Doctors and nurses frequently use this word to assess a patient's pain level or reaction to medicine. '¿Es el dolor tolerablemente fuerte?' (Is the pain tolerably strong?). In this context, it's a vital diagnostic tool to determine if an intervention is necessary.
- Literary and Academic Texts
- In essays, novels, and critiques, tolerablemente is used to provide nuanced descriptions. A critic might describe a performance as tolerablemente faithful to the original text, suggesting it wasn't a masterpiece but respected the source material.
En el informe meteorológico, dijeron que las temperaturas serían tolerablemente frescas durante la noche.
You will also hear it in the workplace, particularly during performance reviews or project debriefs. It serves as a middle-ground descriptor. If a manager says your progress is tolerablemente good, it’s a sign that you are on the right track but there’s no reason to celebrate yet. It’s a word of moderation. In a world of extremes, tolerablemente represents the vast middle where most of life actually happens.
El servicio en el restaurante fue tolerablemente rápido, considerando que era sábado por la noche.
Interestingly, in some Caribbean and Latin American dialects, there is a tendency to use more colorful or colloquial expressions like ahí va or más o menos instead of tolerablemente. However, in formal correspondence, legal documents, or scientific papers from these same regions, tolerablemente remains the preferred, standard term. It carries the weight of objectivity and professionalism that colloquialisms lack.
A pesar de la crisis, el sistema de salud ha funcionado tolerablemente bien en las zonas rurales.
El ruido del motor es tolerablemente bajo, lo que permite una conducción cómoda.
La traducción fue realizada tolerablemente, aunque se perdieron algunos juegos de palabras.
Even though tolerablemente seems straightforward because of its English cognate 'tolerably,' English speakers often trip up on its usage, spelling, and phonetic execution. Avoiding these pitfalls will make your Spanish sound much more natural and precise.
- Confusion with 'Tolerante'
- Learners sometimes confuse tolerable (bearable) with tolerante (tolerant). While they share a root, tolerante refers to a person's personality or attitude (e.g., 'He is a tolerant person'). Tolerablemente never refers to the act of being socially tolerant; it only refers to the degree of bearability or quality.
- Misplacing the Stress
- As mentioned before, Spanish adverbs ending in -mente are unique. They retain the stress of the original adjective. In tolerable, the stress is on 'ra'. In tolerablemente, you must maintain that stress while adding a new primary stress on 'men'. English speakers often flatten the word or put the stress in the wrong place.
- Overuse in Casual Speech
- Using tolerablemente in a very informal setting can sound overly stiff or academic. If a friend asks how you are, saying 'Estoy tolerablemente bien' might make them think you are being intentionally formal or that you are a character in a 19th-century novel. Stick to 'bien', 'ahí vamos', or 'regular' for casual chats.
Incorrect: El profesor es tolerablemente con sus alumnos.
Correct: El profesor es tolerante con sus alumnos.
Another common mistake is spelling. English speakers often want to add a double 'l' (like in 'tolerably' which has one, but 'totally' has two) or change the 'a' to an 'i'. Remember: tolerable + mente. There is no 'i' in the Spanish version. Also, remember that if the base adjective had an accent mark (like fácil), the adverb keeps it (fácilmente). However, tolerable does not have an accent mark, so tolerablemente doesn't either.
Incorrect: La sopa está tolerable caliente.
Correct: La sopa está tolerablemente caliente.
Finally, don't confuse it with totalmente (totally). They sound somewhat similar to a beginner's ear, but their meanings are opposites in terms of intensity. Totalmente is 100%, while tolerablemente is perhaps 50-60%. Using the wrong one can lead to significant misunderstandings, especially in professional or medical contexts where the degree of something is vital.
El agua está tolerablemente limpia, pero yo no la bebería sin filtrarla primero.
La herida está sanando tolerablemente, aunque todavía requiere cuidados diarios.
El examen fue tolerablemente largo; nos tomó dos horas terminarlo.
To truly master tolerablemente, you must understand its neighbors in the Spanish lexicon. Depending on the context—whether you want to sound more formal, more casual, or more precise—you might choose a different word.
- Aceptablemente (Acceptably)
- This is the closest synonym. It is often interchangeable with tolerablemente. However, aceptablemente feels slightly more objective and less about 'endurance.' It suggests that something meets a specific standard or criteria.
- Pasablemente (Passably)
- A bit more literary and slightly lower on the quality scale. If something is pasablemente good, it just barely makes the cut. It’s the kind of word used in old-fashioned literature or formal critiques.
- Medianamente (Mediocrely / Fairly)
- Derived from medio (middle). It suggests something is exactly in the middle—not good, not bad. It is often used with adjectives like medianamente inteligente (fairly intelligent) or medianamente exitoso (moderately successful).
- Regular (Okay / So-so)
- This is the most common casual alternative. While regular is usually an adjective, it is used as an adverb in phrases like '¿Cómo estás? - Regular.' It is much more common in daily speech than tolerablemente.
El proyecto fue aceptablemente presentado, cumpliendo con todos los requisitos básicos.
When choosing between these, consider your intent. If you want to emphasize that something was difficult to deal with but you managed, tolerablemente is your best bet. If you want to speak about meeting a business standard, aceptablemente is better. If you want to describe a middle-of-the-road quality, medianamente is the most precise.
La sopa está pasablemente caliente; se puede comer sin quemarse.
In a creative writing context, you might also use phrases like de modo soportable or dentro de lo razonable. These provide variety and can help you avoid the repetitive use of adverbs ending in -mente, which can make Spanish prose feel heavy or 'clunky.' A good writer balances these long adverbs with shorter, punchier phrases.
Es un actor medianamente conocido en su país, pero no internacionalmente.
El clima en esta región es tolerablemente húmedo durante el verano.
Logramos resolver el problema tolerablemente bien antes de la fecha límite.
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
In Latin, adverbs were originally phrases like 'clara mente' (with a clear mind). Over time, the two words fused into one in Romance languages.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing the 't' like an English 't' with a puff of air (aspiration).
- Failing to pronounce the 'e' at the end clearly.
- Putting the primary stress on the 'ra' instead of 'men'.
- Making the 'b' too hard like an English 'b'.
- Skipping the 'r' sound or making it an English 'r'.
難易度
Easy to recognize because of the English cognate.
Requires correct spelling and understanding of adverb placement.
The six-syllable length makes it a bit of a tongue-twister.
Need to catch the double-stress pattern in fast speech.
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Adverb formation with -mente
Tolerable -> Tolerablemente
Adverb placement after verbs
Él camina tolerablemente.
Adverb placement before adjectives
Es tolerablemente rico.
Retention of adjective accents in adverbs
Rápida -> Rápidamente (Tolerable has no accent, so neither does its adverb).
Using adverbs to modify other adverbs
Canta tolerablemente bien.
レベル別の例文
El agua está tolerablemente fría.
The water is tolerably cold.
Simple adverb + adjective structure.
Hoy hace un calor tolerablemente fuerte.
Today it is tolerably hot.
Used to modify the intensity of 'fuerte' (strong).
Mi hermano canta tolerablemente bien.
My brother sings tolerably well.
Common combination: tolerablemente + bien.
La sopa está tolerablemente caliente.
The soup is tolerably hot.
Modifying the temperature adjective 'caliente'.
El libro es tolerablemente corto.
The book is tolerably short.
Describes a manageable length.
Yo hablo español tolerablemente.
I speak Spanish tolerably.
Adverb modifying the verb 'hablar'.
El hotel es tolerablemente barato.
The hotel is tolerably cheap.
Modifying the price adjective 'barato'.
La cama es tolerablemente cómoda.
The bed is tolerably comfortable.
Describes a basic level of comfort.
La película fue tolerablemente larga, pero interesante.
The movie was tolerably long, but interesting.
Used with a contrasting conjunction 'pero'.
Él cocina tolerablemente para ser un principiante.
He cooks tolerably for a beginner.
Qualifying a verb with a conditional phrase.
El ruido de la calle es tolerablemente bajo por la noche.
The street noise is tolerably low at night.
Modifying 'bajo' (low) to describe volume.
Podemos caminar porque la distancia es tolerablemente corta.
We can walk because the distance is tolerably short.
Explaining a reason using the adverb.
El examen de matemáticas fue tolerablemente difícil.
The math exam was tolerably difficult.
Describes a manageable level of difficulty.
Ella baila tolerablemente bien la salsa.
She dances salsa tolerably well.
Modifying the adverb 'bien'.
La conexión a internet funciona tolerablemente hoy.
The internet connection is working tolerably today.
Modifying the verb 'funcionar'.
El café de esta máquina es tolerablemente rico.
The coffee from this machine is tolerably tasty.
Describing quality that is acceptable.
A pesar de los problemas, el equipo trabajó tolerablemente bien.
Despite the problems, the team worked tolerably well.
Used in a complex sentence with 'a pesar de'.
La herida está sanando tolerablemente rápido.
The wound is healing tolerably fast.
Modifying the adverb 'rápido' (used as an adverb here).
El nuevo sistema es tolerablemente fácil de usar.
The new system is tolerably easy to use.
Modifying 'fácil' in an 'adjective + de + infinitive' structure.
Su explicación fue tolerablemente clara para todos.
His explanation was tolerably clear for everyone.
Describing the quality of communication.
El dolor es tolerablemente fuerte, no necesito medicina.
The pain is tolerably strong; I don't need medicine.
Shows a level of endurance.
La casa es tolerablemente grande para una familia de cuatro.
The house is tolerably large for a family of four.
Assessing suitability for a purpose.
El actor principal actuó tolerablemente, pero no fue su mejor papel.
The lead actor performed tolerably, but it wasn't his best role.
Providing a balanced critique.
El tráfico fluye tolerablemente a esta hora del día.
Traffic is flowing tolerably at this time of day.
Describing a process (flow of traffic).
La propuesta fue tolerablemente recibida por el comité directivo.
The proposal was tolerably received by the steering committee.
Passive voice structure with 'ser + participle'.
Aunque el libro es denso, se lee tolerablemente bien.
Although the book is dense, it reads tolerably well.
Using the reflexive 'se' for impersonal 'it reads'.
El clima político es tolerablemente estable en este momento.
The political climate is tolerably stable at the moment.
Describing an abstract state or 'climate'.
Las negociaciones avanzan tolerablemente, aunque hay desacuerdos.
Negotiations are progressing tolerably, although there are disagreements.
Modifying 'avanzar' to describe progress.
El presupuesto es tolerablemente ajustado para el próximo año.
The budget is tolerably tight for next year.
Describing financial constraints.
Su comportamiento fue tolerablemente educado durante la cena.
His behavior was tolerably polite during the dinner.
Evaluating social conduct.
La traducción es tolerablemente fiel al texto original.
The translation is tolerably faithful to the original text.
Technical description of accuracy.
El ruido de las máquinas es tolerablemente bajo con los protectores.
The noise of the machines is tolerably low with the protectors.
Describing a condition mitigated by an object.
La obra de teatro fue tolerablemente entretenida, aunque carecía de profundidad.
The play was tolerably entertaining, though it lacked depth.
Sophisticated critique using 'carecer de'.
El paciente ha evolucionado tolerablemente bien tras la intervención quirúrgica.
The patient has progressed tolerably well following the surgical intervention.
Formal medical terminology ('evolucionar', 'intervención').
La infraestructura de la ciudad se mantiene tolerablemente a pesar de la falta de inversión.
The city's infrastructure is holding up tolerably despite the lack of investment.
Reflexive 'se mantiene' used for 'holding up'.
El informe presenta los datos de una manera tolerablemente organizada.
The report presents the data in a tolerably organized manner.
Using the adverb to modify a participle ('organizada').
Considero que su desempeño ha sido tolerablemente satisfactorio este trimestre.
I consider that his performance has been tolerably satisfactory this quarter.
Formal workplace assessment language.
La novela logra capturar tolerablemente la atmósfera de la posguerra.
The novel manages to capture tolerably the atmosphere of the post-war period.
Literary analysis regarding 'capturar la atmósfera'.
El nivel de desempleo se ha mantenido tolerablemente bajo en la región.
The unemployment level has remained tolerably low in the region.
Economic reporting context.
La calidad del aire es hoy tolerablemente buena para realizar actividades al aire libre.
The air quality today is tolerably good for performing outdoor activities.
Environmental assessment context.
Su prosa, aunque no magistral, fluye tolerablemente a través de los capítulos.
His prose, though not masterful, flows tolerably through the chapters.
High-level literary criticism.
La discrepancia entre los resultados fue tolerablemente mínima.
The discrepancy between the results was tolerably minimal.
Scientific precision in describing differences.
El autor maneja tolerablemente bien la tensión dramática en el segundo acto.
The author handles the dramatic tension tolerably well in the second act.
Analyzing artistic technique.
La convivencia entre las dos comunidades se ha vuelto tolerablemente pacífica.
Coexistence between the two communities has become tolerably peaceful.
Describing complex social dynamics.
El sistema legal responde tolerablemente a las nuevas demandas de la sociedad digital.
The legal system responds tolerably to the new demands of the digital society.
Abstract institutional analysis.
A pesar de la brevedad del encuentro, se comunicaron tolerablemente las ideas clave.
Despite the brevity of the meeting, the key ideas were tolerably communicated.
Formal passive reflexive 'se comunicaron'.
El impacto ambiental del proyecto ha sido mitigado tolerablemente por la empresa.
The environmental impact of the project has been tolerably mitigated by the company.
Corporate and environmental jargon.
La verosimilitud del relato se mantiene tolerablemente a lo largo de la trama.
The plausibility of the story is maintained tolerably throughout the plot.
Advanced literary term 'verosimilitud' (plausibility).
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— It is okay/acceptable. Use this when you are satisfied but not excited.
—¿Cómo está la comida? —Está tolerablemente bien.
— It is barely acceptable. This emphasizes that it meets the minimum.
Su comportamiento en la fiesta fue tolerablemente aceptable.
— Not even tolerably. Used to show that something is completely failing.
No canta ni siquiera tolerablemente; es horrible.
— Tolerably close to... Used to describe being near a goal.
Estamos tolerablemente cerca de terminar el proyecto.
— To be tolerably faithful. Often used regarding translations or adaptations.
La película es tolerablemente fiel al libro.
— To pass tolerably. Usually refers to time or an event.
La tarde pasó tolerablemente en el hospital.
— To respond tolerably. Common in medical or technical contexts.
El motor respondió tolerablemente a la reparación.
— Tolerably polite. Suggests someone is being civil but perhaps not warm.
Fue tolerablemente educado conmigo, nada más.
— Tolerably comfortable. Describes basic comfort levels.
El asiento del avión era tolerablemente cómodo.
— Tolerably short. Often used for meetings or speeches.
El discurso fue tolerablemente corto, por suerte.
よく混同される語
Tolerante refers to a person's character; tolerablemente refers to the degree of an action or quality.
Totalmente means 100%; tolerablemente means 'passably' or 'moderately'.
Terriblemente means 'terribly' (very bad or very much); tolerablemente means 'okay'.
慣用句と表現
— Within the limits of what is tolerably acceptable.
Su error está dentro de lo tolerablemente aceptable.
formal— Tolerably speaking (similar to 'generally speaking' but for quality).
Tolerablemente hablando, la situación ha mejorado.
neutral— Not even remotely tolerably.
Ese plan no es ni por asomo tolerablemente viable.
informal/emphatic— To a tolerably high degree.
Él es tolerablemente alto para su edad.
neutral— To keep oneself tolerably (well).
A pesar de su edad, se mantiene tolerablemente.
neutral— To get by tolerably well in a difficult situation.
No sabía mucho del tema, pero salió tolerablemente del paso.
idiomatic— To be tolerably passable (redundant for emphasis).
La obra es tolerablemente pasable para una tarde aburrida.
colloquial— To turn out to be tolerably useful.
Esta herramienta resultó tolerablemente útil para el jardín.
neutral— To look tolerably good.
Con ese traje te ves tolerablemente bien.
neutral— To feel tolerably better.
Después de la siesta, me siento tolerablemente mejor.
neutral間違えやすい
They have almost the same meaning.
Aceptablemente is more objective; tolerablemente implies endurance.
El informe fue aceptablemente escrito.
Both mean 'so-so'.
Pasablemente is more literary and slightly more negative.
Él toca el piano pasablemente.
Both describe a middle degree.
Medianamente specifically means 'in the middle'; tolerablemente means 'bearable'.
Es un coche medianamente rápido.
Both come from verbs meaning 'to endure'.
Soportablemente is used almost exclusively for physical sensations like pain or cold.
El peso es soportablemente ligero.
Regular means 'so-so'.
Regularmente usually means 'regularly' (often), not 'passably'. Use 'tolerablemente' for quality.
Hago ejercicio regularmente (I exercise often).
文型パターン
Sujeto + Ser + Tolerablemente + Adjetivo
El café es tolerablemente caliente.
Sujeto + Verbo + Tolerablemente
Ella cocina tolerablemente.
Sujeto + Verbo + Tolerablemente + Bien/Mal
El equipo jugó tolerablemente bien.
Sujeto + Verbo + Tolerablemente + Adverbio
Él corre tolerablemente rápido.
Sujeto + Pasiva Refleja + Tolerablemente
La situación se resolvió tolerablemente.
Frase Nominal + Es + Tolerablemente + Participio
El impacto fue tolerablemente mitigado.
A pesar de + Sustantivo, Sujeto + Verbo + Tolerablemente
A pesar del ruido, dormí tolerablemente.
Sujeto + Ser + Tolerablemente + Adjetivo + de + Infinitivo
El libro es tolerablemente fácil de leer.
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動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Medium. It is common but not as frequent as 'bastante' or 'muy'.
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Using 'tolerable' instead of 'tolerablemente' to modify a verb.
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Él canta tolerablemente.
You need the adverb form (-mente) to describe how a verb is performed.
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Spelling it as 'tolerablimente'.
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Tolerablemente.
The suffix is always '-mente', and the adjective 'tolerable' ends in 'e'.
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Confusing it with 'tolerante'.
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Él es tolerante; la sopa está tolerablemente caliente.
'Tolerante' is for people; 'tolerablemente' is for degree or manner.
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Adding an accent mark: 'toleráblemente'.
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Tolerablemente.
Adverbs only have accents if the original adjective had one.
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Using it for 'regularly' (often).
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Voy al cine regularmente.
'Regularmente' means 'often'; 'tolerablemente' means 'passably'.
ヒント
Adverb Formation
Remember that you add '-mente' to the feminine form of the adjective. For 'tolerable', the masculine and feminine are the same.
Use with 'Bien'
The phrase 'tolerablemente bien' is the most natural way to use this word in a sentence.
Stress Patterns
Don't forget the secondary stress on the 'ra' syllable. It helps maintain the rhythm of the word.
Formal Feedback
Use this word when you want to give a critique that is honest but not offensive.
Catch the Suffix
When you hear '-mente', you know you are listening to a description of 'how' or 'how much'.
Politeness
In many cultures, saying something is 'tolerablemente' good is a polite way of saying it's 'just okay'.
Temperature
This is one of the best words to use when describing a temperature that is intense but manageable.
Tongue Twister
Say 'tolerablemente' five times fast to improve your Spanish fluency and mouth muscles.
News Context
Look for this word in economic or political news to see how it describes stable but non-ideal situations.
Cognate Power
Lean on the English word 'tolerably' to remember the meaning, but focus on the Spanish spelling.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of a 'TOLlerable' 'MEN'te (mind). If something is 'tolerablemente', it's okay in your mind.
視覚的連想
Imagine a thermometer that isn't at 'Hot' or 'Cold', but right in the middle at 'Tolerable'.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to describe three things in your room right now using 'tolerablemente'. For example, 'Mi silla es tolerablemente cómoda'.
語源
From the Spanish adjective 'tolerable', which comes from the Latin 'tolerabilis' (that can be endured). The suffix '-mente' comes from the Latin 'mente', the ablative of 'mens' (mind).
元の意味: Doing something with a bearable mind or state.
Romance (Latin-derived).文化的な背景
Be careful not to sound too dismissive when using this to describe someone's hard work.
English speakers often use 'okay' or 'fairly' where a Spanish speaker might choose 'tolerablemente' to sound more formal.
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実際の使用場面
Health and Pain
- ¿Es el dolor tolerablemente fuerte?
- Me siento tolerablemente mejor.
- La medicina funciona tolerablemente.
- La recuperación avanza tolerablemente.
Weather and Environment
- Hace un frío tolerablemente intenso.
- La habitación está tolerablemente iluminada.
- El ruido es tolerablemente bajo.
- El clima es tolerablemente seco.
Work and Performance
- El proyecto va tolerablemente bien.
- Él trabaja tolerablemente rápido.
- La reunión fue tolerablemente productiva.
- Su nivel de español es tolerablemente alto.
Food and Dining
- La comida está tolerablemente caliente.
- El restaurante es tolerablemente caro.
- El servicio es tolerablemente rápido.
- El vino es tolerablemente dulce.
Entertainment and Arts
- La película es tolerablemente entretenida.
- El libro se lee tolerablemente bien.
- La música es tolerablemente ruidosa.
- El actor actuó tolerablemente.
会話のきっかけ
"¿Crees que el clima en esta ciudad es tolerablemente bueno durante el invierno?"
"¿Cómo te sientes hoy? ¿Tolerablemente bien o excelente?"
"¿Fue el examen de ayer tolerablemente difícil o una pesadilla?"
"¿Te parece que este restaurante es tolerablemente caro para lo que ofrece?"
"¿Crees que el tráfico en tu ciudad fluye tolerablemente durante las horas punta?"
日記のテーマ
Describe un día en el que todo salió 'tolerablemente bien'. ¿Qué pasó?
Escribe sobre una película que viste recientemente y que fue 'tolerablemente entretenida'.
¿Hay algo en tu vida que actualmente sea 'tolerablemente difícil'? ¿Cómo lo manejas?
Describe tu progreso con el español. ¿Hablas 'tolerablemente' o buscas la perfección?
Escribe sobre un lugar que visitaste que estaba 'tolerablemente limpio' pero no era un lujo.
よくある質問
10 問It is moderately common. While people often use 'bien' or 'más o menos' in casual talk, 'tolerablemente' is very frequent in writing, news, and professional feedback.
Break it into syllables: to-le-ra-ble-men-te. Remember the primary stress is on 'men' and a secondary stress on 'ra'. Practice saying it slowly first.
No, you should use 'tolerante' to describe a person's character. Use 'tolerablemente' to describe how they do something, like 'Él habla tolerablemente'.
They are very similar. 'Aceptablemente' sounds a bit more formal and objective, while 'tolerablemente' can sometimes imply that something is barely bearable.
Yes, it generally indicates a middle-ground quality. It is better than 'bad' but not as good as 'great'.
It comes from the adjective 'tolerable' and the suffix '-mente', which is the Spanish equivalent of the English '-ly'.
No. Adverbs keep the accent of the original adjective. Since 'tolerable' has no accent, 'tolerablemente' doesn't either.
Yes, though it's less common. It would mean that something is bad, but you can still tolerate it.
Yes, the meaning and usage are standard throughout the Spanish-speaking world, though frequency might vary.
The direct opposite is 'intolerablemente' (unbearably). Other opposites include 'perfectamente' or 'pésimamente'.
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Write a sentence using 'tolerablemente' to describe the weather.
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Describe your Spanish level using 'tolerablemente'.
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Use 'tolerablemente' to describe a movie you saw.
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Write a formal sentence about a project's progress.
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Describe a soup that is not too hot and not too cold.
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Use 'tolerablemente' in a medical context.
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Write a sentence using 'ni siquiera tolerablemente'.
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Describe a hotel room using 'tolerablemente'.
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Use 'tolerablemente' to describe a person's singing.
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Write a sentence about a long book.
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Describe a distance using 'tolerablemente'.
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Use 'tolerablemente' to describe a translation.
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Write a sentence about a noisy street.
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Describe a meal at a cheap restaurant.
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Use 'tolerablemente' to describe a person's behavior.
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Write a sentence about a difficult exam.
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Use 'tolerablemente' to describe an internet connection.
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Describe a small house.
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Write a sentence about a quiet motor.
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Use 'tolerablemente' in a sentence with 'aunque'.
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Say 'tolerablemente' out loud three times.
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Pronounce the phrase 'tolerablemente bien'.
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Say 'El café está tolerablemente caliente'.
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Pronounce 'tolerablemente difícil'.
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Say 'Hablo español tolerablemente'.
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Say 'La película fue tolerablemente larga'.
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Pronounce 'tolerablemente rápido'.
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Say 'El tráfico fluye tolerablemente'.
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Say 'La herida está sanando tolerablemente'.
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Pronounce 'tolerablemente estable'.
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Say 'La traducción es tolerablemente fiel'.
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Say 'Su desempeño fue tolerablemente satisfactorio'.
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Pronounce 'tolerablemente mínima'.
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Say 'La verosimilitud se mantiene tolerablemente'.
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Say 'El impacto fue tolerablemente mitigado'.
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Say 'Mi hermano canta tolerablemente bien'.
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Say 'La sopa está tolerablemente salada'.
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Say 'El ruido es tolerablemente bajo'.
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Say 'La casa es tolerablemente grande'.
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Say 'Tolerablemente hablando, todo va bien'.
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Listen to 'to-le-ra-ble-men-te'. Which syllable is the strongest?
Listen to 'La sopa está tolerablemente caliente'. What is the temperature like?
Listen to 'Él habla tolerablemente'. Does he speak perfectly?
Listen to 'El examen fue tolerablemente difícil'. Was it easy?
Listen to 'El tráfico fluye tolerablemente'. Is there a traffic jam?
Listen to 'La herida sana tolerablemente'. Is the patient dying?
Listen to 'La película es tolerablemente larga'. Is it short?
Listen to 'El ruido es tolerablemente bajo'. Is it loud?
Listen to 'Su desempeño fue tolerablemente satisfactorio'. Was the boss very happy?
Listen to 'La traducción es tolerablemente fiel'. Is it a bad translation?
Listen to 'El clima es tolerablemente estable'. Is it changing a lot?
Listen to 'La prosa fluye tolerablemente'. Is the book hard to read?
Listen to 'El impacto fue tolerablemente mitigado'. Was the damage high?
Listen to 'Se comunicaron tolerablemente las ideas'. Were the ideas clear?
Listen to 'La verosimilitud se mantiene tolerablemente'. Is the story believable?
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Summary
The word 'tolerablemente' is your go-to adverb for describing something that is 'good enough' but not 'great'. For example, 'El examen fue tolerablemente difícil' means the test was hard, but manageable.
- An adverb meaning 'tolerably' or 'passably'.
- Used to describe a middle-ground quality or degree.
- Formed from the adjective 'tolerable' plus the suffix '-mente'.
- Common in formal, academic, and medical Spanish contexts.
Adverb Formation
Remember that you add '-mente' to the feminine form of the adjective. For 'tolerable', the masculine and feminine are the same.
Use with 'Bien'
The phrase 'tolerablemente bien' is the most natural way to use this word in a sentence.
Stress Patterns
Don't forget the secondary stress on the 'ra' syllable. It helps maintain the rhythm of the word.
Formal Feedback
Use this word when you want to give a critique that is honest but not offensive.
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