Regular
Example: Ella siempre llega a tiempo y es muy regular en su trabajo.
Definition
"Regular" as an adverb describes doing something consistently or habitually, without significant variation in frequency or quality. For example, in the phrase 'Ella siempre llega a tiempo y es muy regular en su trabajo,' it means she is consistently punctual and reliable in her work.
Etymology
The word "regular" comes from the Latin 'regularis,' which means 'according to rule' or 'methodical.' It entered Spanish with the same meaning, emphasizing consistency and order. Did you know? The root 'reg-' relates to ruling or guiding, which fits the idea of following a set pattern or rule.
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"Regular" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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