frequente

frequent

adjective freh-KWEN-teh Rare

Origin: Latin frequens (crowded, repeated)

Usage Note

Frequente is invariable for gender (un errore frequente, una visita frequente); only the plural changes (frequenti). The related verb frequentare means 'to attend regularly' or 'to hang out with' someone (frequento l'università = I attend university; frequento Marco = I hang out with Marco). Don't confuse the adjective with the verb.

Examples

"Gli errori sono frequenti per i principianti."

Natural Translation

Mistakes are frequent for beginners.

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